My Father-in-Law Retired at 55 and Has Thrived for Over 30 Years — Here Are the 4 Lessons His Life Taught Me
When my father-in-law decided to retire at 55, many thought he was stepping away too soon. Now, at 86, he’s...
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Best Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Strategies for a Strong, Confident Retirement
A career in public service might not make you wealthy overnight, but it can give you something even more valuable:...
How the FIRE Movement Is Lighting the Path to Financial Freedom
On a quiet Sunday morning at a retreat center tucked among the pines, Nik Johnson stood before a small crowd—not...
Smart Investing: Why Maxing Out Your TSP Isn’t Always the Smartest Move
It’s often assumed that the golden rule of retirement saving is to contribute as much as possible to your Thrift...
Maximize Your Retirement Legacy: Choosing the Right Survivor Benefits
As retirement season approaches, many long-time federal workers are gathering documents, filling out forms, and double-checking every detail before officially...
The Better Way to Live—Now and in Retirement
When most people think about retirement planning, they picture spreadsheets, savings targets, and contribution limits. But the truth is, your...
Why Retirement Planning Rests on a Three-Legged Stool
When most people think about retirement, they imagine one thing — building up that nest egg in their retirement account....
Early Retirement Catches Many by Surprise — Here’s How to Handle the Financial Jolt
For many workers, the dream of retiring early sounds ideal — until it happens unexpectedly.New research shows that nearly six...
6 Smart Strategies for Retiring Early
For many people, the idea of retiring early feels like the ultimate dream — more freedom, more travel, and a...
Retirement Can Seem Perfect — Until Day Two
For most people, retirement sounds like the ultimate reward: endless free time, no deadlines, and the luxury to finally live...