If you’re a U.S. federal employee (including the DOD), you are probably eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). If you’re not sure, check your eligibility here or with your personnel office. Most people don’t take full advantage of this program and it’s a crying shame. I myself didn’t start until about 4 […]

It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. I have friends who are 8 years into their professional careers and have not put more than a few thousand dollars towards their retirement. They live pay check to pay check despite making over $70,000 each year with none (or very little) of that money […]

Statistics don’t lie; people using statistics lie. People can turn and twist numbers to tell whatever story they want. They do it for profit, marketing, perception, and a wide array of other reasons. Ultimately, it’s up to us to decipher what we’re being told and educate ourselves. But why is this important? As both a […]