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How not to get permanently stuck with Minimum Required Distributions

“If I retire after age 62, and supplement my monthly FERS pension by making small withdrawals from my Traditional TSP (assume $2,000/ month), would IRS

#86: Thrift Savings Plan with Kim Weaver

Listen to the Full Episode: Whether you’re just starting your career, planning for retirement, or already in retirement, or someone looking to understand TSP better,

The Importance of Filling Out Beneficiary Designation Forms

“Love your podcast! I am a Federal retiree and fine with Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) standard order of

#85: TSP Spillover and funding

Listen to the Full Episode: In this episode, host Micah Shilanski and a special guest – JT Ferrin, delve into explaining the meaning of TSP

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

“My husband and I both had careers with the National Park Service. He carried the family insurance for us. He retired in 2021 and did

#84: Retirement Rules living abroad

Listen to the Full Episode: Do you wonder about your options for living abroad in retirement? Are you ready for change but need to know

FERS Eligibility

“I am currently age 32 (a bit away from retirement) and I have been with USPS for 6.5 years now. It says you are fully

#83: Dual Feds FEHB Rules

Listen to the Full Episode: In this episode of Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast, Micah and Jamie discuss the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and

Moving from TSP to a Roth

“I’m about 10 years out from retirement. I’m wanting to stop putting money into the traditional tsp and start a Roth. Is that doable?” –

#82: HR – Are they RIGHT or WRONG?

Listen to the Full Episode: Are you a federal employee planning for retirement? Do you know that negative outcomes can be prevented if only you

What happens to your Unused Sick Leave in retirement?

“When determining creditable service for determining what my FERS annuity will be, can unused sick leave be used to get creditable service time from 20

#81: What To Have In Savings?

Listen to the Full Episode: How many months’ worth of living expenses do you need to have saved up and why? Do you have emergency

3 Critical Concepts that Most Federal Employees Miss When Planning Their Retirement

Year after year I see Federal Employees missing the same critical concepts in their federal retirement planning. That’s why I’ve created an online workshop to help educate Federal Employees on these critical concepts.

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