Since 2004, September has been designated as life insurance awareness month by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
The bots are coming to a federal agency near you. In some cases, they are already here. The issue is whether those bots — i.e., artificial intelligence — will take…
Ninety years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law as part of his New Deal. The goal was simple but powerful: protect older Americans from falling into…
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain TSP life annuities, including how they work and the factors that determine monthly payments. They also cover the process for purchasing an annuity,…
In this episode, Katelyn and Dan discuss why federal employees are considering state jobs, outlining benefits, protections, and key trade-offs, then explore apprenticeship opportunities in fields like IT, healthcare, and…
Since 2004, September has been designated as “life insurance awareness month: by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
Many federal employees we meet are 100% invested in the G Fund, thinking it’s the safest option. And while it does offer principal protection, what many don’t realize is that…
Since 2004, September has been designated as “life insurance awareness month” by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss federal retirement benchmarks, savings milestones, and key planning factors, then explore strategies for catching up with FERS and TSP, closing with guidance on…
Federal employees across the country turn their skills and passions into extra income beyond their day jobs. Some consult, others sell online, but all face a clear reality — the…