After decades of squirreling away money for retirement, there comes a time when retirees must start withdrawing money from their accounts. Drawing down 401(k), IRA and other assets earmarked for ...

This simple framework is reshaping how retirees plan their income, but is it right for you? Here's what to know.

The truth is, there are hidden layers to your TSP, FEHB, and Medicare that most federal employees don’t uncover until after retirement—sometimes when it’s too late to take advantage. By learning the ...

From catch-up contributions to required distributions, federal employees face key ages that can shape retirement income, ...

As you transition from earning a paycheck to living off your portfolio, choosing the right withdrawal strategy is crucial. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, understanding various methods ...

MEDFORD, Ore., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When should I start withdrawing from my retirement accounts? This is a critical question for individuals approaching retirement, and Jacob Thatcher of ...

As early retirement incentives and agency budget shifts continue across federal departments in 2025, Independence Benefits has announced expanded support for federal employees evaluating complex ...

We walk before we run. We date before we marry. We sink before we swim. Sequence matters in our lives. It also matters when we plan our retirement-withdrawal strategies. Standard practices are a ...

I'm 71 years old and my current Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance is $315,000 after withdrawing $60,000 this year. This is putting me in a higher tax bracket and I must pay a large amount of ...

While inflation has cooled compared to recent highs, there have been upticks in the inflation rate over the last few months, and, as a result, the cost of living remains elevated. That's making it ...