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Evidence-Based Investing

Evidence-Based Investing. Period. By Better Federal Retirement How do you define evidence-based investing? The simplest and most relatable …

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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 …

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“Confused at a Higher Level”

Confused at a Higher Level: Why Informed Decisions Matter in Your Federal Retirement Keyword: informed decision At Better …

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Why the Wealthy Should Invest Differently

Have you outgrown the TSP? The answer is likely yes… if you have more than $500,000. For federal …

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Evidence-Based Investing

Evidence-Based Investing. Period. By Better Federal Retirement How do you define evidence-based investing? The simplest and most relatable …

Financial Planning

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 …

Financial Planning

“Confused at a Higher Level”

Confused at a Higher Level: Why Informed Decisions Matter in Your Federal Retirement Keyword: informed decision At Better …

Investing

Why the Wealthy Should Invest Differently

Have you outgrown the TSP? The answer is likely yes… if you have more than $500,000. For federal …

Financial Planning

The Best Plan, is Yours

Client Primacy: Respecting Preference Within Fiduciary Care by Nigel Valdez, CFF®, FRC®Better Federal Retirement — Fiduciary Wealth Management …

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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 …

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UMA vs. TSP: A Smarter, More Flexible Approach for Federal Employees

For decades, the Thrift Savings Plan has been a workhorse for federal employees. It is low-cost and simple, …

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How Much Can You Spend In Retirement?

How Much Can You Spend In Retirement? The most important question in retirement planning rarely gets asked first. …

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