#110 5 Things You Need To Know As A Federal Employee BEFORE You Retire
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream? Navigating the complexities of your Federal Employee
Survivor Benefits and Estate Planning ensure your loved ones are protected after you’re gone. Here, we discuss the survivor benefit options available under FERS and the importance of wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools.
Proper planning can provide your family with financial stability and peace of mind. If you want to learn more, check out our podcasts and articles.
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream? Navigating the complexities of your Federal Employee
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you confident your loved ones will be financially secure when you’re gone? Have you ever wondered what happens to
I read the $1,000.00 example that you write and 50% of 1K is 500.00 a month for my wife. That makes sense and I understand.
Listen to the Full Episode: Federal retirees face unique challenges, from income replacement to tax considerations. But what about life insurance needs and survivor benefits?
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about estate planning documents for federal employees and the
Listen to the Full Episode: You already know how important estate planning is for your retirement, but do you know the crucial must-do’s? In this
“What happens to a surviving spouse if an employee dies while working, but that employee was also in the process of buying back military time?
Listen to the Full Episode: Learn how to avoid making irreversable mistakes after death and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for
Listen to the Full Episode: Don’t let irreversible mistakes catch you off guard. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for a secure
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: Accidents happen, but some come with severe consequences. For example, when covering someone with your HSA that you shouldn’t cover,
“My wife and I updated our wills two years ago, it states that all of our estate is to go to the survivor and if
Listen to the Full Episode: The effects of inaccurate information can be devastating, and there’s a lot of questionable information out there. So, in this
Listen to the Full Episode: Today Micah and Tammy tackle estate planning, a topic that impacts a lot of people, but that we don’t tend
“I have a question related to something in one of your articles about FEHB and Medicare. The article stated: “As a full-time Federal employee, you
“Thank you very much for the great information. Question: Do I need to list my ex-spouse on my FERS retirement application if we were married
“The question is the following: My wife and I are both federal employees. I will retire before her. Upon my death, she will receive a
“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for
How to plan TOGETHER for a successful retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Now that we’re in February, we’re going to call this episode “the love episode”—and there’s no love like survivor benefits. So today, Micah and Tammy
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream? Navigating the complexities of your Federal Employee
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you confident your loved ones will be financially secure when you’re gone? Have you ever wondered what happens to
I read the $1,000.00 example that you write and 50% of 1K is 500.00 a month for my wife. That makes sense and I understand.
Listen to the Full Episode: Federal retirees face unique challenges, from income replacement to tax considerations. But what about life insurance needs and survivor benefits?
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about estate planning documents for federal employees and the
Listen to the Full Episode: You already know how important estate planning is for your retirement, but do you know the crucial must-do’s? In this
“What happens to a surviving spouse if an employee dies while working, but that employee was also in the process of buying back military time?
Listen to the Full Episode: Learn how to avoid making irreversable mistakes after death and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for
Listen to the Full Episode: Don’t let irreversible mistakes catch you off guard. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for a secure
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: Accidents happen, but some come with severe consequences. For example, when covering someone with your HSA that you shouldn’t cover,
“My wife and I updated our wills two years ago, it states that all of our estate is to go to the survivor and if
Listen to the Full Episode: The effects of inaccurate information can be devastating, and there’s a lot of questionable information out there. So, in this
Listen to the Full Episode: Today Micah and Tammy tackle estate planning, a topic that impacts a lot of people, but that we don’t tend
“I have a question related to something in one of your articles about FEHB and Medicare. The article stated: “As a full-time Federal employee, you
“Thank you very much for the great information. Question: Do I need to list my ex-spouse on my FERS retirement application if we were married
“The question is the following: My wife and I are both federal employees. I will retire before her. Upon my death, she will receive a
“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for
How to plan TOGETHER for a successful retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Now that we’re in February, we’re going to call this episode “the love episode”—and there’s no love like survivor benefits. So today, Micah and Tammy
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream? Navigating the complexities of your Federal Employee
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you confident your loved ones will be financially secure when you’re gone? Have you ever wondered what happens to
I read the $1,000.00 example that you write and 50% of 1K is 500.00 a month for my wife. That makes sense and I understand.
Listen to the Full Episode: Federal retirees face unique challenges, from income replacement to tax considerations. But what about life insurance needs and survivor benefits?
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about estate planning documents for federal employees and the
Listen to the Full Episode: You already know how important estate planning is for your retirement, but do you know the crucial must-do’s? In this
“What happens to a surviving spouse if an employee dies while working, but that employee was also in the process of buying back military time?
Listen to the Full Episode: Learn how to avoid making irreversable mistakes after death and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for
Listen to the Full Episode: Don’t let irreversible mistakes catch you off guard. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for a secure
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: Accidents happen, but some come with severe consequences. For example, when covering someone with your HSA that you shouldn’t cover,
“My wife and I updated our wills two years ago, it states that all of our estate is to go to the survivor and if
Listen to the Full Episode: The effects of inaccurate information can be devastating, and there’s a lot of questionable information out there. So, in this
Listen to the Full Episode: Today Micah and Tammy tackle estate planning, a topic that impacts a lot of people, but that we don’t tend
“I have a question related to something in one of your articles about FEHB and Medicare. The article stated: “As a full-time Federal employee, you
“Thank you very much for the great information. Question: Do I need to list my ex-spouse on my FERS retirement application if we were married
“The question is the following: My wife and I are both federal employees. I will retire before her. Upon my death, she will receive a
“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for
How to plan TOGETHER for a successful retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Now that we’re in February, we’re going to call this episode “the love episode”—and there’s no love like survivor benefits. So today, Micah and Tammy
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream? Navigating the complexities of your Federal Employee
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you confident your loved ones will be financially secure when you’re gone? Have you ever wondered what happens to
I read the $1,000.00 example that you write and 50% of 1K is 500.00 a month for my wife. That makes sense and I understand.
Listen to the Full Episode: Federal retirees face unique challenges, from income replacement to tax considerations. But what about life insurance needs and survivor benefits?
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about estate planning documents for federal employees and the
Listen to the Full Episode: You already know how important estate planning is for your retirement, but do you know the crucial must-do’s? In this
“What happens to a surviving spouse if an employee dies while working, but that employee was also in the process of buying back military time?
Listen to the Full Episode: Learn how to avoid making irreversable mistakes after death and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for
Listen to the Full Episode: Don’t let irreversible mistakes catch you off guard. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to plan for a secure
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: Accidents happen, but some come with severe consequences. For example, when covering someone with your HSA that you shouldn’t cover,
“My wife and I updated our wills two years ago, it states that all of our estate is to go to the survivor and if
Listen to the Full Episode: The effects of inaccurate information can be devastating, and there’s a lot of questionable information out there. So, in this
Listen to the Full Episode: Today Micah and Tammy tackle estate planning, a topic that impacts a lot of people, but that we don’t tend
“I have a question related to something in one of your articles about FEHB and Medicare. The article stated: “As a full-time Federal employee, you
“Thank you very much for the great information. Question: Do I need to list my ex-spouse on my FERS retirement application if we were married
“The question is the following: My wife and I are both federal employees. I will retire before her. Upon my death, she will receive a
“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for
How to plan TOGETHER for a successful retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Now that we’re in February, we’re going to call this episode “the love episode”—and there’s no love like survivor benefits. So today, Micah and Tammy
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