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What TSP Amount is Needed to Retire?
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What TSP Amount Is Needed To Retire?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 8, 2023August 22, 2023

In this video, I discuss how FERS federal employees can quickly estimate how much they’ll…

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Best 2022 Articles For Federal Employees
  • Federal Benefits

Top 2022 Articles For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on January 11, 2023February 13, 2023

I think every federal employee can agree that 2022 was an eventful year. This past…

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Mid-Year Tax Tips For Federal Employees: Part 1
  • Federal Benefits

Mid-Year Tax Tips For Federal Employees: Part 1

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 3, 2022September 20, 2022

It’s hard to believe that half the year has gone by already, and while summertime…

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The Big Mistake To Avoid When Transferring Your TSP
  • Federal Benefits

The Big Mistake To Avoid When Transferring Your TSP

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 22, 2022August 15, 2023

Most federal employees saving for retirement have heard the terms “IRA transfer” and “rollover,” which…

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What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement
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What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 8, 2022September 19, 2023

Many federal employees plan to work at least part-time in retirement. Some make this decision…

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New 2022 TSP Features
  • Federal Benefits

The New 2022 TSP Changes

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on May 25, 2022May 24, 2022

For over a year, we have been hearing that the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board…

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Diversification: Reducing The Risk In Your TSP
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Diversification: Reducing The Risk In Your TSP

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on May 18, 2022May 17, 2022

Every federal employee has heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”…

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Are Your TSP Investments Right For You?
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Are Your TSP Investments Right For You?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Do you lose sleep every time the financial markets decline, or do you view a…

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3 Retirement Costs Federal Employees Must Plan For
  • Federal Benefits

Why Federal Employees Must Prepare For Spending Shocks In Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on May 4, 2022May 5, 2022

Federal retirees face numerous risks in their golden years. These risks often fall into three…

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Most Important Factor For Federal Employees To Consider When Deciding When To Claim Social Security
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Life Expectancy: What Federal Employees Need To Consider When Deciding When To Claim Social Security

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

As a federal employee, one of the biggest decisions you face when preparing for retirement…

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