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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Simplicity: The Ultimate Sophistication

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci The Tale of the Wheeled Suitcase Picture travelers in ...