Ep #19: Phase of Retirement – 5 Years Out From Retirement
When we consider retirement, most of us think about this chapter in our lives as a positive time—and it can be, as long as
When we consider retirement, most of us think about this chapter in our lives as a positive time—and it can be, as long as
When you are planning for your retirement, there are a lot of different areas you need to be aware of financially, and it can be
Tax season is upon us, and for many, it is a scary time. With so many opinions floating around, it is hard to decipher between
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
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
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,
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
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.
When is the right time to retire? And what are the different options as a federal employee? While everyone wants to retire early, the fact
We’re on the brink of another open season, so today Micah and Tammy are sharing the information you need to know about this upcoming season.
Have you served in the military, but aren’t quite sure how to use that military time for your civil service? A lot of mistakes get
Today Micah and Tammy are opening up the mailbag to answer your most burning questions about federal retirement. A few people wrote in asking about
When we consider retirement, most of us think about this chapter in our lives as a positive time—and it can be, as long as
When you are planning for your retirement, there are a lot of different areas you need to be aware of financially, and it can be
Tax season is upon us, and for many, it is a scary time. With so many opinions floating around, it is hard to decipher between
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
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
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,
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
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.
When is the right time to retire? And what are the different options as a federal employee? While everyone wants to retire early, the fact
We’re on the brink of another open season, so today Micah and Tammy are sharing the information you need to know about this upcoming season.
Have you served in the military, but aren’t quite sure how to use that military time for your civil service? A lot of mistakes get
Today Micah and Tammy are opening up the mailbag to answer your most burning questions about federal retirement. A few people wrote in asking about
When we consider retirement, most of us think about this chapter in our lives as a positive time—and it can be, as long as
When you are planning for your retirement, there are a lot of different areas you need to be aware of financially, and it can be
Tax season is upon us, and for many, it is a scary time. With so many opinions floating around, it is hard to decipher between
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
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
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,
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
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.
When is the right time to retire? And what are the different options as a federal employee? While everyone wants to retire early, the fact
We’re on the brink of another open season, so today Micah and Tammy are sharing the information you need to know about this upcoming season.
Have you served in the military, but aren’t quite sure how to use that military time for your civil service? A lot of mistakes get
Today Micah and Tammy are opening up the mailbag to answer your most burning questions about federal retirement. A few people wrote in asking about
When we consider retirement, most of us think about this chapter in our lives as a positive time—and it can be, as long as
When you are planning for your retirement, there are a lot of different areas you need to be aware of financially, and it can be
Tax season is upon us, and for many, it is a scary time. With so many opinions floating around, it is hard to decipher between
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
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
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,
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
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.
When is the right time to retire? And what are the different options as a federal employee? While everyone wants to retire early, the fact
We’re on the brink of another open season, so today Micah and Tammy are sharing the information you need to know about this upcoming season.
Have you served in the military, but aren’t quite sure how to use that military time for your civil service? A lot of mistakes get
Today Micah and Tammy are opening up the mailbag to answer your most burning questions about federal retirement. A few people wrote in asking about
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