Retirement Planning

Declutter Your Life, But Don’t Throw Away the Important Stuff

Don’t shred important records you may need when it comes time to retire.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Now’s the Time to Improve Your Financial Literacy

How would you finish this sentence: “I need to become more financially…”

  • Tammy Flanagan

Countdown to Retirement: What You Need To Be Ready For

A detailed look at the steps you can expect to go through in the process.

  • Tammy Flanagan

You Have More Time to File Your Taxes. Here’s How Not To Pay Too Much

Many federal retirees overpay because they aren’t aware of the rules about taxation of their benefits.

  • Tammy Flanagan

What’s Not To Like About the TSP

Leaving your money in the plan as a retiree does have some drawbacks.

  • Tammy Flanagan

What’s To Like About the TSP

The case for leaving your money in the Thrift Savings Plan after retirement.

  • Tammy Flanagan

A Perennial Health Insurance Conundrum

FEHBP, Medicare and the difficulty of predicting the future.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Spouses and Annuities: A Closer Look

Avoiding potential confusion about survivor benefits.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Marital Advice For Those Nearing Retirement

Tips on answering what can be a tricky question on your retirement application.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Retirement Planning Index: 2021 Edition

The annual guide, by topic, to key columns over the years.

  • Tammy Flanagan

The Best Time to Retire

When you choose to end your federal career could make a big difference in your retirement security.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Turning On Your Benefits

The art of timing when you begin drawing on your various sources of income is key to ensuring a comfortable retirement.

  • Tammy Flanagan

The Numbers That Matter in 2021

Do figures like 300, $172,500 and 1.3% mean anything to you?

  • Tammy Flanagan
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A Good Time for Some Long Term Thinking

The COVID-19 pandemic provides a sobering reminder of the potential need for long-term care.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Looking for a Medicare Advantage

There’s a new type of FEHBP plan worth considering this open season.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Benefits

Advice on assessing the options available to you.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Open Season is Open for Business

Tips for assessing your insurance options.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Retirement Gets Real: The Final To-Do List

Make sure you take care of these items of business before your departure date.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Beyond the Money: Finding the Right Retirement Mindset

How to mentally prepare to leave the working world behind.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Get Real About How Much Money You’ll Have in Retirement

The importance of estimating your net income.

  • Tammy Flanagan

Will Signing Up for Medicare Save You Money and Improve Your Care?

Like most things health care related, it’s complicated.

  • Tammy Flanagan