
Can a 401(k) Contribution Save Your FERS Supplement?
Real Question from a Federal Employee Question 1705 from Sallie: I have a question about the FERS Supplement. I am going to retire from the

What Happens to Your Social Security If You Die Before Claiming?
Real Question from a Federal Employee I have a question regarding social security. I will have the higher benefit and plan on not collecting social

Why Every SF-50 Matters for Your FERS Retirement
https://youtu.be/wBy8qWqJnaE When getting ready for federal retirement, many employees pay attention to eligibility dates, pension estimates, and benefit choices. One often missed and potentially expensive

Healthy Today, But Should You Still Get Medicare B?
Real Question from a Federal Employee Question 1695 from Swatti: I have FEHB BC/BS Basic plan and have to decide on Medicare Part B. I

Does the Earnings Limit Still Apply When Your Supplement Stops at 62?
Real Question from a Federal Employee I’m currently retired from the postal service and have been receiving postal supplements. At the age of 61. I

Social Security: What YOU Need to Know
https://youtu.be/9Msn-e86wL8 Social Security is one of the most talked about and misunderstood parts of retirement planning. For many federal employees nearing retirement, online discussions, headlines,

Social Security: The Bridge Strategy!
https://youtu.be/9rU64rw2cbU When you hear the word “bridge,” you probably picture the Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge, not your retirement income. For federal employees, though, a

Viral Finance: Should You Trust Trends?
https://youtu.be/aXGJ0TL-QC4 From Magazines To TikTok Financial “trends” are nothing new; only the platforms have changed. Decades ago, investors chased the latest ideas from glossy money

Is YOUR Social Security Taxable?
https://youtu.be/xIjeO–32Lc Most federal employees are surprised to learn that up to 85% of their Social Security benefits may be taxable in retirement. In this episode,

FERS Pension Going Down in 2026
https://youtu.be/M_e4Sfc8vvk We’re all feeling the impact of inflation. Groceries, gas, utilities… everything costs more. Unfortunately, federal retirees may soon feel it even more directly. For

Wait, FEHB Is Auto-Enrolling You in Medicare Part D? Here’s What You Need to Know
https://youtu.be/eMUJ7_5dMU0 Are Federal Employees Being Auto-Enrolled in Medicare Part D? If you’re enrolled in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan that now offers Medicare

Do Trusts Pay Higher Taxes on Inherited TSPs and IRAs Than Individual Beneficiaries?
Real Question from a Federal Employee I am a widow and own an inherited TSP from my husband. Currently, I listed our Living Trust as