By all accounts it has been a phenomenal run for stocks. Through the end of 2017, the S&P 500 has had a positive total return in 19 of the last 20 quarters. The S&P 500 recorded a loss of 0.8% in the first quarter of 2018. This is the ninth time since 1990 that the […]
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The Overview The U.S. Senate recently passed a new tax bill titled, “Tax Cuts and Job Act”. President Donald Trump signed this bill, stating that it will be beneficial both to individuals and corporations. The bill will go into effect for 2018 taxes, bypassing 2017 taxes. The Breakdown The bill has a wide range effect, […]
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Save Now, Then Save Some More! We all know that saving for retirement is important, and it’s never too early to start. However, it never feels as simple as putting money aside – there’s always something that gets in the way. Whether it’s loans or debt that’s holding you back, is it better to pay […]
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Big News from the IRS After two years without any changes, the IRS announced they will be increasing the 401(k) contribution limits for 2018. This is exciting news! The increase in cost of living will allow individuals to contribute up to $18,500 ($500 increase) per year to their 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, this increase will […]
Read MoreWhen you retire there are two important things that you want to know you have covered – a healthy retirement account with adequate money to support you throughout your retirement years, and medical/health coverage that will protect you throughout the years of aging that can often bring on increased medical expenses. Fortunately, for federal employees, […]
Read MoreRetirement planning is one of the most important ways to provide you and your family a safe and secure financial future. It can be difficult to anticipate just how much you will need for retirement because of things like inflation, cost of housing, preparing for things like potential health problems that could arise, etc. The […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to federal benefits there are a lot of acronyms and it can be a little confusing to understand what each one means and how it impacts your benefits. One such acronym is FEGLI which stands for Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance. It is important for any adult to consider life insurance because […]
Read MoreYou work hard for years and save money in your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) for your retirement from federal service. If for some reason you die before you retire, or at some point after you retire and there is still money in your TSP account – do you know where it will go? When you […]
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