Pension Max vs Surviving Spouse Benefit

Pension Max vs Surviving Spouse Benefit

Pension Max vs SSB A Fresh Take On An Age Old Debate In this article, we are looking specifically at the Surviving Spouse Benefit (SSB)– a benefit available to both CSRS and FERS retirees that provides a continuation of a portion of your FERS/CSRS pension to your...
FERS Stool vs FERS Recliner

FERS Stool vs FERS Recliner

FERS Stool vs FERS Recliner FERS 3-Legged Stool vs. FERS Recliner: Where Will You Sit In Retirement? I recently asked this question at one of my FERS pre-retirement seminars and saw many confused faces peering back at me.  “What do you mean?” was the collective...
The 3 P’s of Pre-tirement

The 3 P’s of Pre-tirement

The 3-P’s of Pre-tirement Project, Protect and Perfect Project, Protect, And PerfectPre-tirement: The 5 year period before one’s ideal retirement date. Pre-tirement is the phase during which we begin to adapt our views about money and investing in preparation...
Surviving Spouse Benefit

Surviving Spouse Benefit

Surviving Spouse Benefit SSB: What Kind of Income Would Your Spouse Like? I recently asked this question at one of my FERS pre-retirement seminars and saw many confused faces peering back at me.  “What do you mean?” was the collective telepathic response.  “Well,...