Our Blog
Tips for a Better Federal Retirement
At Better Federal Retirement, we’re passionate about helping government workers fully understand and maximize their hard-earned retirement benefits. That’s why ongoing education is a core part of our process.
Featured Insights
These insights are here to help you feel empowered and confident about your financial future. Whether you’re years away from retirement or already there, we’re happy to guide you toward the comfortable lifestyle you deserve.
Retiring With a TSP Loan? A Simple Decision Framework to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Better Federal Retirement™ • Planning for affluent federal employees who want more freedom, clarity, and control. Retiring With …
Why Your “Safe” Withdrawal Rate Depends on Taxes
Safe Withdrawal Rates & Taxes for Federal Retirees At Better Federal Retirement, we frequently work with federal retirees …
2025 Delivered for Those Who Stayed in Their Seats
Markets rewarded discipline. Diversification mattered. Long-term investors were paid for patience. Key Takeaways: Stocks delivered strong returns—for the …
Evidence-Based Investing
How do you define evidence-based investing? The simplest and most relatable way is through an example—one you may …
Looking for more personalized guidance from an advisor?
Schedule a free call for answers to your specific federal
retirement planning questions and more.
Explore All Blog Posts
Use the search above to find posts on specific topics, or browse our full archive below:
Suggested sorting topics: federal benefits, social security, tax-efficient strategies, market updates
Retiring With a TSP Loan? A Simple Decision Framework to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Better Federal Retirement™ • Planning for affluent federal employees who want more freedom, clarity, and control. Retiring With …
Why Your “Safe” Withdrawal Rate Depends on Taxes
Safe Withdrawal Rates & Taxes for Federal Retirees At Better Federal Retirement, we frequently work with federal retirees …
2025 Delivered for Those Who Stayed in Their Seats
Markets rewarded discipline. Diversification mattered. Long-term investors were paid for patience. Key Takeaways: Stocks delivered strong returns—for the …
Evidence-Based Investing
How do you define evidence-based investing? The simplest and most relatable way is through an example—one you may …
What is a Fiduciary’s Duty?
Understanding the Three Fiduciary Duties: What They Mean for Federal Employees If you’re a federal employee preparing for …
Why the Wealthy Need To Invest Differently
Have you outgrown the TSP? Consider a rollover if you have more than $400,000. For federal employees, the …
The Reality Behind TSP Roll-Over Pitches Targeting Federal Employees
Many federal employees tell me the same story: as they approach retirement, their inbox fills with messages urging …
Meet the UMA: A Thrift Upgrade for Federal Employees
For decades, the Thrift Savings Plan has been a workhorse for federal employees. It is low-cost and simple, …
Get the Latest Federal Retirement Tips
Stay up to date on the latest federal retirement planning insights and strategies from the specialists at Better Federal Retirement.
Subscribe to have new blog articles emailed directly to your inbox:
