Ep #75: The Importance of Building a Financial Plan
Listen to the Full Episode: Setting goals and mapping a strategy – these are the ground rules for taking the action in your hands! No, you don’t have to be precise or super accurate – we know things change, but navigating towards a point helps you reach the correct destination when sailing. Join today’s discussion […]
Ep #74: Choosing the best Retirement Plan
Listen to the Full Episode: One of the most essential and fundamental questions is choosing the right federal retirement plan! Do you know how much you should save for your retirement? Are you being realistic with your intentions and expectations? Do you have a retirement income? And what if there is a gap… is there […]
Ep #73: Costly Mistakes
Listen to the Full Episode: Net vs. Gross income. Which one hits the door of your bank account? Changes regarding insurance? Life insurance, health insurance… Any different kinds of SCD and any tips on taxes? Do you know all these rules and details you should consider while planning your retirement? We hope you get the […]
Ep #72: Criminal Issues with Health Insurance and Survival Benefits
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, you can face severe penalties! That is why in today’s episode, Tammy and Micah cover some fraudulent issues that can come up with health insurance and survivor benefits. Listen in […]
Ep #71: Secure Act 2.0 with Steven Jarvis
Listen to the Full Episode: Changes are happening, and questions have been raised! That is why we have a special guest in today’s episode – Steven Jarvis, CPA. Micah and Steven will answer the most common question out there these days and clear out all of your confusion. Join us and find out what is […]
Ep #70: Changes in Planning Over The Years, Social Security
Listen to the Full Episode: The benefits in retirement that Federal Employees have are based on three things: Pension Social Security TSP To avoid misconceptions about one of the most essential things in your retirement planning – Social Security – we have Floyd Shilanski and his years of experience. Find out the different strategies you […]
Ep #69: Sick Leave for Retirement
Listen to the Full Episode: It is crucial to be hyper-intentional when it comes to your retirement! How big of a change can your sick leave make? And how important is this subject when choosing the best day for your retirement? In this episode, we detail some tweaks you can make to your retirement plan […]
Ep #68: Social Security Increase and Cash Flow
Listen to the Full Episode: Whether you are 30, 50, or 70, a subject that has a hold on you is how to improve your financial situation. How much are you saving, and how can you save more? How can you organize your income better? It is crucial to ensure you are not just […]
Ep #64: Spending Money in Retirement
Listen to the Full Episode: Christian Sakamoto joins the show again today to discuss cash flow and the money you spend in retirement. This is often a topic that isn’t addressed properly, and budgeting typically puts a bad taste in people’s mouths, but in this episode, you will hear why some of the greatest advisors […]
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 […]