Ep #52: How Much Do You Want to Spend in Retirement?
Micah is flying solo in today’s podcast to answer this indirect question that he gets when meeting with clients. He discusses how to decide what you want to spend in retirement and shares the tools he uses to help people plan for that. Listen in as Micah goes over the issues he has with budgets […]
Should I buy back 20 years of military time?
“Greetings, I am retired from the Army after 20 years as a Staff Sergeant. I am currently a GS 14 with 11 years under FERS. When I retire do I keep my military retirement monthly check and a fed GS retirement separate from the military time? Or should I buy back the time and retire […]
Conflicting Information About My Lump Sum Annual Leave
”I have gotten conflicting information about my lump sum annual leave. I plan on retiring on 12/31/21. I know that I will get my lump sum A/L payment a few weeks into 2022. Will the IRS count this as income for the tax year 2021 or 2022? Also, will taxes on the lump sum A/L […]
Can you deduct your FEHB premiums in retirement?
I am aware that after I put in ten years’ federal civilian creditable service and then retire, my FERS annuity will be reduced monthly by 10% for the surviving spouse 50% annuity and that FEHB premiums will be deducted as well. My questions: Are the FEHB premiums in retirement deductible? Is the 10% deduction taxable? […]
Follow Up Friday – Derailing Your Retirement
Learn more about the things that can sabotage your retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – Why Mid-Career Is the MOST Important Time
Learn the important differences between retiring at 60 and retiring at 62. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – The Questions You Should Have Asked
Tips for figuring out the best plan for your retirement. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – Court Orders That Can Half Your Retirement
What you need to know about how a divorce can impact your retirement planning. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – TSP and Social Security
Questions to ask yourself to ensure you’re properly balancing your social security and TSP so you get the most benefit. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – What’s The Best Distribution Rate From Your TSP?
What you need to know about your TSP benefits so you can avoid risk and maximize your retirement funds. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – Why Life Events Matter
How to protect and prepare your loved ones for unexpected life events. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
Follow Up Friday – How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
The importance of looking over your policies, reevaluating your beneficiaries and everything you need to know about FEGLI. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe: