Department of Interior Employees
Answering Retirement Questions If you have questions about your retirement from Federal Service, we can help! Our FERS Federal Fact Check for Federal Employees who
Ep #4: Looking at Insurance in Retirement
Micah and Tammy have shared their thoughts and experiences with credible services, agency estimates, and other incomes, but what about risk management? In this episode,
Benefits Paid By Government for You Reported on Your Leave and Earnings Statement
“I was looking at my LES I noticed the FERS Retirement on deductions section is a different “year to date” amount from the FERS Retirement
FERS Supplement and Social Security Income Earnings
“I am retiring on 12/31 at the age of 56 – will my FERS Supplement calculation include 2019 earnings – after they get reported to
Ep #3: Other Income
When you retire, it’s not just about having the time to do everything that you want to do—it’s also about having the money to make
The Best TSP Allocation
TSP Contribution. My spouse recently changed her TSP contribution because her friend told her to. She currently has: L2030 80%, C-Fund 10% and S-Fund 10%.
Ep #2: What’s NOT On Your Retirement Estimate?
To have a comfortable and enjoyable retirement, you need a financial safety net to fund it all. So when you are planning for the rest
Using your TSP to Buy or Pay off a Home
“I will retire in 2021 at 59 1/2 with 31 years of service. My pension will be over $4,000 a month and I have no
Ep #1: What’s On Your Retirement Estimate?
Welcome to the Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast, where Certified Financial Planner Micah Shilanski and Principal Retirement Specialist Tammy Flanagan come together to ensure you
FERS Retirement Supplement Under Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)
“Dear Micah, Thank you for this series. I can retire in October 2019 with 30 years under FERS. I will be 56 years and 10
MRA+10 FERS Retirement
“Firstly, you are a GREAT information source regarding FERS retirees-to-be ! THANK YOU!!! Does “MRA plus 10” apply to my situation?, and if so, what
Your TSP and Market Volatility
We have been receiving questions from Federal Employees across the United States this week, wondering if they should make changes in their TSP due to