Home loans frequently make up significant amounts of household debt, and reducing as much debt as possible before entering retirement can seem like a good idea. A 2013 survey found that 40% of Americans age 55 and older believe that paying off their mortgage was the smartest financial move they ever made.[i] There’s also aRead… Read more »
Search Results for: personal brand
Transportation Today: Modern Consumer Experience
As the digital revolution continues to evolve, transportation agencies find themselves in an enviable position compared with many other government organizations seeking to engage citizens: they have a built-in, captive audience.
TSP Withdrawing Methods
It is now time to make sure you understand how your retirement accounts function in the distribution phase so that you can maximize your income streams as you begin withdrawing on your savings.
How to Integrate Video Into Your Daily Communications
To best communicate technical or sensitive information to your audience, consider integrating video into your communications plans in a greater way.
How Government Employment Affects Your Social Security
This week we would like to help you better understand how Federal government employment affects your Social Security benefit.
Make Your Social Media a Tool for Professional Growth
Social media offers a great opportunity to brand yourself, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are some critical ground rules to ensure that your social networks are prepped for professional use.
Taxes in Retirement: Planning for Your Future
Have you ever stopped and considered how your marginal tax rate in retirement may be affected by your annuity?
Survivor Benefit Options for Federal Employees
Choosing a Survivor Benefit: Taking Care of the Ones You Love While no one likes to contemplate their own death, making sure that your family will be provided for after your passing is an important part of retirement planning. Private-sector employees generally just apply for and buy life insurance and move on, but as aRead… Read more »
Social Security Timing Strategies for the Federal Employee
A common question often asked is “Will Social Security be there for me in retirement?” The answer is yes, but the amount of Social Security you will receive is dependent on the age you choose to begin drawing these benefits. Here is important information you should consider as you are nearing retirement.
How to Retain Public Employees by Taking Cues from the Private Sector
With the right combination of culture and compensation, younger employees won’t want to leave.