Gain Insight and Perspective

Unlike private employees, many federal workers can retire with a reasonable annuity that is indexed to inflation. However, there is still a need to think about different strategies they can use to adjust for inflation and help protect the value of their retirement.

Alternatives are investment options beyond the typical stocks, bonds and cash found in most portfolios. They can be tangible assets like precious metals, or they could be financial assets like private equity or hedge funds.