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
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Ep #32: Retiring In December vs. January
More and more federal employees are thinking about retiring at the end of the year, and while we’ve already gone over the best times to
Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector
I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the
Follow Up Friday – Derailing Your Retirement
Learn more about the things that can sabotage your retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Tax Penalties in the Thrift Savings Plan
“Hello, I am a retired 58 yr old federal employee that retired after 34 years of service. My wife and I are looking at buying
Immediate Retirement
What is an Immediate Retirement under FERS? The Immediate Retirement under FERS is the main way of qualifying for the pension. Sometimes it’s referred to
Postponed Retirement
What is a Postponed Retirement under FERS? A Postponed Retirement is another alternative option of federal retirement that is similar to the Deferred Retirement option. Both options
FERS Benefit Formula
How is my benefit calculated? In order to calculate your FERS pension, you will need to know your creditable years of service as well as
Ep #31: Derailing Your Retirement
When it comes to retirement, there is an overwhelming amount of incomplete or incorrect information on the internet purported as fact. The truth is, you
Follow Up Friday – Why Mid-Career Is the MOST Important Time
Learn the important differences between retiring at 60 and retiring at 62. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to
Survivors Benefit and Social Security
“Mr. Shilanski, Social Security Survivors Benefit question. I am under the FERS program and I plan to retire late this calendar year. I am 65