A news and educational resource pooling excerpts from various news and information sources from the web for the Federal Retiree.
Article Excerpt: "...When federal employees begin exploring their retirement options, they realize they have more questions than answers. Federal Times Retirement Columnist Reg Jones, former head of retirement and insurance programs at the Office of Personnel and Management, has heard them all...."
Article Excerpt: "...Drawing up a detailed budget can be the difference between a carefree retirement and years of penny-pinching and worrying. Here are some tips..."
Article Excerpt: "...retirement doesn't have to be difficult or complex. Even if you don't have a detailed plan for retirement in place, taking small steps now can make a big difference as you approach retirement. Here is how to prepare for retirement..."
Article Excerpt: "...If you're already contributing money to an IRA or 401(k) plan, you're doing your part to secure your retirement. But are you saving enough? If you're years away from leaving the workforce, it's hard to know..."
Article Excerpt: "...following a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could produce even greater returns. Through buying high-quality companies when they trade at low prices, an investor can generate market-beating returns that have a positive impact on their financial future..."
Article Excerpt: "...If you have some extra cash at the end of the month, you may choose to put it toward one of your financial goals. There are advantages and disadvantages to both saving for retirement and paying down debt, but in some cases, it pays to choose one goal over the other..."