As a FERS employee, you have the right to know what federal retirement benefits you qualify for. To start, it helps to know what type of federal retirement plan fits your goals and needs. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers a variety of federal pension plans that can offer financial assistance by the time…

An estate plan isn’t something that you wait until you are already a senior to create. Securing your future is something to be done today, but it can be difficult to navigate all of the critical areas of a solid plan. This guide by Federal Educators of Tampa aims to introduce you to the basics…

Think it’s time to start withdrawing from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? Hold on, you want to make sure you’re doing it right! Taking without thinking can result in irreversible loss, and we’re here to help you avoid that. Find out whether you should withdraw from your Roth TSP or traditional TSP first so you…

If you’re looking to make an early withdrawal from your Thrift Savings Plan, you probably have a good deal of questions to make sure you’re doing it right. It’s good to be prepared which is why we have put together this FAQ page with all of the common concerns we get about the TSP early…

Inflation is a common concern among federal employees. If it’s not something you’ve thought about, it’s time to start. That’s because the cost of living steadily rises year after year, so any amount you save up now might not be enough by the time you retire. Learn more about how to prepare your federal retirement…

Thrift Savings Plans are one of the most common outlets for retirement savings contributions for their stability and benefits. As an income earner with a TSP, you’ll want to keep up with the annual changes to your contribution limits to make the most of the federal employee retirement system. Federal Educators is here to keep…