by The Walker Team | May 11, 2022 | Federal Retirement
Money can be a taboo topic even in the most close-knit of federal families, so it’s no surprise that many aging workers put off talking about retirement planning. In a 2016 report, Merrill Lynch stated that many retirees and pre-retirees don’t have enough...
by The Walker Team | May 10, 2022 | Between FERS and CSRS?
Planning for retirement requires the individual to take a realistic approach when choosing a lifestyle and managing their wealth. A comprehensive retirement plan includes enough proceeds to accommodate the person’s ideal lifestyle. When they retire, the...
by Tom Walker | Apr 5, 2022 | Federal Retirement
The 7 Biggest Risks for Federal Retirees Five years after our original publication, Walker Capital Revisits the Most Pressing Risks Facing Federal Retirees In 2017, I penned a piece for FedSmith reviewing the largest retirement risks that the federal work force would...
by The Walker Team | Mar 16, 2022 | Between FERS and CSRS?
Being a federal employee comes with numerous advantages. Employees in this sector are among the elite since the hiring process is drawn out and fraught with extensive roadblocks. Still, once you make the cut, being a federal employee offers countless opportunities,...
by The Walker Team | Nov 10, 2021 | Between FERS and CSRS?
The US Government offered two retirement systems to its employees. There are some similarities between the two plans, but they are not at all identical. The Civil Service Retirement System The Civil Service Retirement Act was first passed by congress back on August 1,...
by The Walker Team | Nov 2, 2021 | Between FERS and CSRS?
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Figuring out how to define your retirement goals and how to achieve a sustainable, fulfilling retirement is no small task. It begins with identifying all sources of income in retirement, identifying a...
by The Walker Team | Oct 16, 2021 | Empowered Entrepreneur
How Can a Business Owner Lower Their Taxes? Tips For How a Business Owner Can Lower Their Taxes Small business owners often stress over their taxes. They started their venture to serve as their own boss and make enough money to live comfortably. No person wants to pay...
by The Walker Team | Oct 16, 2021 | Federal Retirement
Saving money is critical after retiring from a lucrative job. When onliving on a fixed income, federal retirees must find other ways to make their money last. When tax season rolls around, the last thing they want to do is write a huge check to Uncle Sam. However,...
by The Walker Team | Oct 14, 2021 | Federal Retirement
Preparing for retirement is something all adults should consider, no matter their age. Getting started as soon as possible helps to increase the time a person has to prepare. One of the aspects of financial and retirement planning is assessing a...
by The Walker Team | Oct 14, 2021 | Federal Retirement
The Federal Employees Retirement System is not always easy to navigate. When a government employee dies, who gets the benefits? It is important for survivors to understand how they can receive the benefits of their deceased spouse or parent. With this guide,...
