Since the late 1980s, federal retirement has consisted of three basic components. Feds who qualify for full retirement can expect their pension, known as their annuity or Basic Benefit, calculated by ...

A fixed-percentage withdrawal involves withdrawing a set percentage of your portfolio's value annually. However, the amount ...

Since withdrawals from their Roth IRAs are off the table for now, the couple must choose how much to take from the remaining accounts. They decide to withdraw 60% from their 401 (k)s ($24,000) and 40% ...

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., this week introduced new legislation aimed at making it easier for federal workers to take advantage of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program to help ...

As retirement planning evolves, the debate over the ideal withdrawal rate intensifies, with some experts suggesting a shift from the traditional 4% rule to a potentially higher 8% rate. This ...

As you transition from earning a paycheck to living off your portfolio, choosing the right withdrawal strategy is crucial. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, understanding various methods ...

We walk before we run. We date before we marry. We sink before we swim. Sequence matters in our lives. It also matters when we plan our retirement-withdrawal strategies. Standard practices are a ...