Ep #32: Retiring In December vs. January
More and more federal employees are thinking about retiring at the end of the year, and while we’ve already gone over the best times to retire, this episode is going to focus on this common aim for retirement and how to get ready for it right now. You’ll learn what you can do to prepare […]
Ep #31: Derailing Your Retirement
When it comes to retirement, there is an overwhelming amount of incomplete or incorrect information on the internet purported as fact. The truth is, you don’t know what you don’t know, so it can be easy to overlook these misconceptions and accept them as truth. In this episode, Micah and Tammy will be sharing some […]
Ep #30: Why Mid-Career Is the MOST Important Time
There is so much misinformation out there, and sometimes, it is important to simply get back to basics and ensure your information is correct. So in this episode, Micah and Tammy will be going over the fundamentals of retirement, focusing on how things may change from individual to individual and the different choices that may […]
Ep #29: The Questions You Should Have Asked
Will a form for retirement be sent to you, or do you have to request that form? Can you transfer money from a traditional TSP to a Roth TSP—and will there be penalties? These are just some of the things that Micah and Tammy will be covering in today’s episode as they reply to questions […]
Ep #28: Court Orders That Can Half Your Retirement
Divorce is generally not a fun topic, but when you are considering retirement, it is a necessary discussion to have. For many people, the terms and conditions of a divorce can come back to haunt them—even decades later—if they are not completely settled upon in the beginning. So in this episode, Micah and Tammy will […]
Ep #27: TSP and Social Security
Are you wondering what to do about your social security or how to go about taking money from your TSP? If so, this episode is for you! Today, Micah and Tammy chat about how to balance social security and TSP so you get the most benefit. You’ll also learn what things you need to be […]
Ep #26: What’s The Best Distribution Rate From Your TSP?
You’ve worked your whole life, now you’re ready to retire. But do you know how to maximize your benefits and set yourself up for retirement success? In this episode, we’re talking all about the Thrift Savings Plan and how to find that sweet spot to maintain a nice retirement lifestyle and your savings at the […]
Ep #25: Why Life Events Matter
It’s the little details that can really trip you up, so Tammy and Micah share specific areas and situations they’ve noticed clients having trouble with and how you can avoid those issues. As the title hints, life events are a key area where many people do not do enough planning or strategy and in the […]
