Military Buy Back
“I have almost 5 years of Federal Service (FERS—approximately 15 days short). I have over 7 years of honorable active duty service. I retired from
Ep #16: What’s My Pension Worth?
Does it make sense to stay a full thirty years in the federal government just to receive a better pension? Ten years (or more) before
Health Insurance Options in Retirement
“I will be 65 years old next July and plan on retiring in Dec. 2022. I am covered under my husband’s health plan and also
“Where does my retirement income come from?”
“I am 65, born in (November) 1955. I’ve only been a Federal Civilian Employee for 5yrs this November. I’ve also withdrawn $7,000.00 last year for
Ep #15: New Year’s Habits
There is so much that we can’t control, and it’s easy to focus on those things and feel helpless to stop them. But in this
Getting Nervous About TSP Losses?
“Micah, love your videos. I’m retired (58 years old) from USPS. Very aggressive in TSP. 40% C, 40% S, and 20% I- I’m down close
Ep #14: With Special Guest Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin is our go-to expert for all things Social Security benefits. With over 40 years as a financial journalist and a CFP designation,
Does MRA+10 Qualify for FEHB?
“Is there a reason why you did not include the MRA+10 in the group below when speaking about qualifying for FEHB? I thought that this
Ep #13: Mailbag
What kind of protection does the spouse of a federal employee have? Does everyone need insurance—and how is it beneficial? In this episode, Tammy and
Live Off TSP while postponing Social Security?
“Next May I can retire with 35 years at the age of 62. I was considering working 10 more months to retire at 63 and
Ep #12: Finding the Right Planner
Today Micah’s sister, Jamie Shilanski, joins the show to talk about financial planning and the inconsistent advice that many people are hearing regarding their finances.
TSP: Volatile Markets When You Are Planning for Retirement
“I retired on Dec 31 2019. Don’t you think I should pull all my money out of the TSP and put it in a high