Follow Up Friday – New Year Planning (Finance and Fitness: The Two Things You Won’t Do :) )
What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Ep #42: New Year Planning (Finance and Fitness: The Two Things You Won’t Do :) )
It’s a new year, and Tammy and Micah are here to talk about some of the things that have changed, some of the things that might change in 2022, and what you can do to maximize your retirement. They will be going through some notable areas that will need your attention in order to ensure […]
Ep #41: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 4 – Q & A
In this episode, Tammy and Micah continue with the insights into TSP series and answer some great questions from active TSP participants. Whether you are deciding at what age to take Social Security, wanting to calculate a FERS pension, or trying to find the best savings and growth plans in retirement, this episode is for […]
Ep #40: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 3 – Silver Linings
In this mini-series, Micah and Tammy have been talking about your TSP during a time of volatility and the strategies you can implement to encourage growth and stability at all times. (If you haven’t yet, check out the previous two episodes where they answer questions about TSP in retirement and outline the bucket strategy.) This […]
Ep #39: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 2 – Buckets
Today, Tammy and Micah continue to address questions they’ve been receiving regarding your TSP and market volatility. In this second part of the series, they will focus on giving insight into the strategies they use when planning. (If you haven’t tuned in to the first part, head back to check out episode 38 before jumping […]
Ep #38: TSP and Market Volatility: Part 1 – Markets Go Down…Now What?
How are things going to unfold when it comes to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account? Tammy and Micah have been getting a flood of questions related to this lately, so today—and for the next few episodes—they’ll be giving you access to a webinar they did on this topic. Over this 4-part series, you’ll learn […]
Follow Up Friday – Non Voluntary vs Voluntary Separation
Answering listener questions about our “controversial” podcast. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Ep #37: Non Voluntary vs Voluntary Separation
Right now, the entire world revolves around COVID—even more so with executive orders and rules that are requiring employees to get the vaccine by the end of November. Micah and Tammy have gotten quite a few questions about how this situation might play out in terms of federal benefits, so today they’ll be discussing the […]
How to Beat the Rush for Dec 31 Retirement Rush
“I am a 35-year USPS employee and am planning on retiring this year. I am 58. I have heard about the backlog of retirement applications that OPM gets at the end of the year and wonder if I should think about retiring in Oct or Nov to beat the rush. Dec 31 is a perfect […]
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 to federal employees who become disabled and can no longer work in their respective positions. Unfortunately, anyone can become disabled at any age; whether that’s physically and/or mentally. The FERS […]
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 based on your “deemed” rate, meaning that even if you work part-time, your High-3 is calculated based on what you would have earned if you were full-time. For most people, […]
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:
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