Disability Retirement
What is a Disability Retirement under FERS? Unlike the Immediate, Deferred, or Postponed Retirements, the Disability Retirement is a unique type of retirement only offered
Understanding What Your “High-3” Means when Calculating Your FERS Retirement
As a Federal Employee, your High-3 average salary refers to the average of the highest three consecutive years of base pay earned. This is calculated
Follow Up Friday – Medicare Advantage Within and Outside of FEHB
Answering listener questions about Medicare Advantage and retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Ep #36: Medicare Advantage Within and Outside of FEHB
At 65, something happens to all of us where we have this forced decision that we have to deal with when it comes to Medicare—and
Should you collect unemployment before your first FERS Pension check arrives?
Nealy asks a question that we see every now and then from federal employees: “Should you collect unemployment while you’re waiting on your Federal
Follow Up Friday – Social Security, COLA, TSP
Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Ep #35: Social Security, COLA, TSP
Today, Micah and Tammy are picking up where they left off in the last episode and discussing Social Security COLA and your TSP COLA. They’ll
Are you confused about Roth TSP rules?
“Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I plan
Can you deduct your FEHB premiums in retirement?
I am aware that after I put in ten years’ federal civilian creditable service and then retire, my FERS annuity will be reduced monthly by
Can you discuss the benefits of maximizing the amount of contributions to the HSA?
Hello, first off, I wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts. I have really learned a lot from you both over the past year
Contributing to Spousal IRA’s
“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I
Follow Up Friday – Retiring In December vs. January
Action items for maximizing your retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe: