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#80: FERS Supplement Details

FERS Supplement Details

Listen to the Full Episode: The FERS supplement is a great benefit of your FERS retirement package. This supplement is available to federal employees who retire before age 62 and is a substitute for social security. The amount of the supplement is calculated using the same formula as Social Security, but it is unique to […]

Ep #79: 7 Things You Can NOT Do in TSP in Retirement

7 Things You Can NOT Do in TSP in Retirement

Listen to the Full Episode: Retirement can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing your finances. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is assuming you can do anything you want with your thrift savings plan (TSP) after retirement. As a federal employee, you have phenomenal benefits, but as with any other tool, […]

FERS and Social Security

FERS and Social Security

“I am turning 62 and I am drawing disability FERS. Can I draw social security and FERS together? And will my FERS change when I turn 62?” – Douglas. Your ability to earn an income is your greatest asset as an employee. When that ability is taken away from an injury, it becomes critical to […]

Ep #78: Transitioning to Retirement

Transitioning to Retirement

Listen to the Full Episode: You are getting closer to retirement, but specific tasks must be completed to enjoy it thoroughly. You’ll need to take care of all paperwork, or at least have copies of everything, a few months before retirement and a few months after the process starts, and make sure that all questions […]

ROTH TSP Contributions

ROTH TSP Contributions

“I watched the very helpful video on ROTH IRA conversions. I will be retiring by the end of 2022 and I do not have any funds in the Roth TSP, but all funds have been in the traditional TSP. In hindsight, that was probably not a good idea. I am now wondering if there is […]

Ep #77: Withdrawals in Retirement

Withdrawals in Retirement

Listen to the Full Episode: You’ve been working and saving and planning for your retirement. And when you retire, you go through a psychological shift from accumulation to distribution. Here lies the importance of understanding your federal benefits and the best way to use them! The TSP is a phenomenal tool; your federal benefits, your […]

Ep #76: Streams of Income

Streams of Income

Listen to the Full Episode: Cashflow is the heartbeat of retirement, so you have to know the details of your income streams, the theory, and the reality behind some of your incomes. This way – you can work on your plan. The more we plan and apply, the easier and the more successful the retirement […]

Ep #75: The Importance of Building a Financial Plan

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 […]

FERS Postponed Retirement

FERS Postponed Retirement

“Greetings, I think I have an understanding of FERS postponed retirement, but there is one point that I have been unable resolve. I am by all measures eligible to retire now – I am 61 years old with over 42 years of service (I bought back 21 years of military time). My question – If […]

Ep #74: Choosing the best Retirement Plan

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 […]

FERS Supplement and Earnings Limitations

FERS Supplement and Earnings Limitations

“August 2023 I will turn 62 and stop receiving the OPM Social security . After August for the remainder of 2023 will I still be subject to the earnings limitation? I don’t plan to start drawing actual social security. ” – Ed. Is the FERS Supplement Subject to the Social Security Earnings Test? Yes, the  […]

Your TSP After Retirement

We have had hundreds of federal employees ask us to discuss the TSP more in-depth so that they can stop “emotionally trading” their accounts. 

That is why we created this guide with the most important considerations you need to make when using your TSP as a retirement savings account.

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