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Fiduciary Rule Reset (as seen on FEDweek)
The Department of Labor’s 2024 fiduciary rule has been vacated—bringing retirement advice standards back to a framework where …
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 …
What is a Safe Withdrawal Rate? Depends on Where Your Money Is Held (as featured on FedSmith)
The “4% rule” is one of the most widely cited guidelines in retirement planning—but it’s often misunderstood, especially …
Why Standard Social Security Optimization Fails Feds (as featured on FEDweek)
Many Social Security strategies focus on one goal: getting the highest possible benefit. But for federal employees, that …
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Fiduciary Rule Reset (as seen on FEDweek)
The Department of Labor’s 2024 fiduciary rule has been vacated—bringing retirement advice standards back to a framework where …
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 …
What is a Safe Withdrawal Rate? Depends on Where Your Money Is Held (as featured on FedSmith)
The “4% rule” is one of the most widely cited guidelines in retirement planning—but it’s often misunderstood, especially …
Why Standard Social Security Optimization Fails Feds (as featured on FEDweek)
Many Social Security strategies focus on one goal: getting the highest possible benefit. But for federal employees, that …
Roth Conversions Within the TSP? Not as Simple as It Sounds (Featured in FedSmith)
Roth conversions are coming to the Thrift Savings Plan—and for many federal employees, that sounds like a clear …
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 …
The 3 Retirement Income Strategies Every Federal Employee Should Understand (as seen on FEDweek)
For federal employees, retirement planning doesn’t end with saving—it begins with one of the most important questions: how …
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