Preparing for Retirement under FERS
“Forgetting for the moment the part my personal $$ contributions were over the years….Will the IRS tax my FERS ‘Unreduced Monthly Annuity’ (UMA) or my
Complications with FEHB Coverage In Retirement
If my spouse retired from Federal Service under CSRS and waived the spousal benefits but I am under his FEHB insurance is there any way
FERS Retirement and Sick Leave
“What happens to your sick leave if you are 63 years and have 28 years of federal service. Thanks for taking this question.” FERS Sick
FEHB and Medicare
“As a FERS retiree, am I required to sign up for Medicare at age 65; or can I opt out of Medicare Part B? Also,
Social Security Strategies
“I have two questions about social security. I am 61 and my wife is 58. Let’s say my wife files for social security at age
FERS Early Retirement
My understanding is that if I take immediate retirement at MRA before 62, then I will: 1) get the FERS Supplement to my FERS annuity;
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
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 I’ve also withdrawn $7,000.00 last year for
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
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
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
