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Hello PYFR team! I love the podcast and appreciate it and all the resources you offer. My question is about taxes on the pay-out of
Listen to the Full Episode: It is time to discuss retirement planning, cash flow management, and potential retirement expenses! In this special episode, Micah leads
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My husband was retired in May of 2020 at age 65 after 20 years of service with the FBI. We kept our health, vision and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about the most common things clients miss when talking
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“should I delay my social security and let my wife draw it until my FRA? I planned on drawing at 62 anyways. I am retired navy and
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“If I retire after age 62, and supplement my monthly FERS pension by making small withdrawals from my Traditional TSP (assume $2,000/ month), would IRS
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“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
Listen to the Full Episode: What if you erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can you reverse that
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“Hello, I have 31k in my TSP. Is it possible to withdraw the total amount at one time? ” – Bill. Demystifying TSP Withdrawals TSP
Listen to the Full Episode: Changes the Secure 2.0 brings and what do they mean for the retirees and federal employees, covered by Victoria Kellerman.
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Listen to the Full Episode: Planning for your retirement requires a solid understanding of your options. Discover the best strategies for managing your Thrift Savings
Hello PYFR team! I love the podcast and appreciate it and all the resources you offer. My question is about taxes on the pay-out of
Listen to the Full Episode: It is time to discuss retirement planning, cash flow management, and potential retirement expenses! In this special episode, Micah leads
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to retire without looking back? Let’s discuss essential strategies for retirees to ensure they can enjoy a
My husband was retired in May of 2020 at age 65 after 20 years of service with the FBI. We kept our health, vision and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about the most common things clients miss when talking
Listen to the Full Episode: This episode is all about some interesting real-life client stories in the world of retirement planning that happened during this
“should I delay my social security and let my wife draw it until my FRA? I planned on drawing at 62 anyways. I am retired navy and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and make sure you know how to manage your Year-End Tax
Listen to the Full Episode: As the year winds down, it’s time to get proactive about your finances and tax planning! Join us as we
“If I retire after age 62, and supplement my monthly FERS pension by making small withdrawals from my Traditional TSP (assume $2,000/ month), would IRS
Listen to the Full Episode: How do you know what to have in savings? Learn all about great tips on how to organize your savings
Listen to the Full Episode: How many months’ worth of living expenses do you need to have saved up and why? Do you have emergency
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: What if you erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can you reverse that
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…
“Hello, I have 31k in my TSP. Is it possible to withdraw the total amount at one time? ” – Bill. Demystifying TSP Withdrawals TSP
Listen to the Full Episode: Changes the Secure 2.0 brings and what do they mean for the retirees and federal employees, covered by Victoria Kellerman.
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 –
Listen to the Full Episode: Whether you are 30, 50, or 70, a subject that has a hold on you is how to improve
Listen to the Full Episode: Planning for your retirement requires a solid understanding of your options. Discover the best strategies for managing your Thrift Savings
Hello PYFR team! I love the podcast and appreciate it and all the resources you offer. My question is about taxes on the pay-out of
Listen to the Full Episode: It is time to discuss retirement planning, cash flow management, and potential retirement expenses! In this special episode, Micah leads
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to retire without looking back? Let’s discuss essential strategies for retirees to ensure they can enjoy a
My husband was retired in May of 2020 at age 65 after 20 years of service with the FBI. We kept our health, vision and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about the most common things clients miss when talking
Listen to the Full Episode: This episode is all about some interesting real-life client stories in the world of retirement planning that happened during this
“should I delay my social security and let my wife draw it until my FRA? I planned on drawing at 62 anyways. I am retired navy and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and make sure you know how to manage your Year-End Tax
Listen to the Full Episode: As the year winds down, it’s time to get proactive about your finances and tax planning! Join us as we
“If I retire after age 62, and supplement my monthly FERS pension by making small withdrawals from my Traditional TSP (assume $2,000/ month), would IRS
Listen to the Full Episode: How do you know what to have in savings? Learn all about great tips on how to organize your savings
Listen to the Full Episode: How many months’ worth of living expenses do you need to have saved up and why? Do you have emergency
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: What if you erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can you reverse that
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…
“Hello, I have 31k in my TSP. Is it possible to withdraw the total amount at one time? ” – Bill. Demystifying TSP Withdrawals TSP
Listen to the Full Episode: Changes the Secure 2.0 brings and what do they mean for the retirees and federal employees, covered by Victoria Kellerman.
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 –
Listen to the Full Episode: Whether you are 30, 50, or 70, a subject that has a hold on you is how to improve
Listen to the Full Episode: Planning for your retirement requires a solid understanding of your options. Discover the best strategies for managing your Thrift Savings
Hello PYFR team! I love the podcast and appreciate it and all the resources you offer. My question is about taxes on the pay-out of
Listen to the Full Episode: It is time to discuss retirement planning, cash flow management, and potential retirement expenses! In this special episode, Micah leads
Listen to the Full Episode: Are you ready to retire without looking back? Let’s discuss essential strategies for retirees to ensure they can enjoy a
My husband was retired in May of 2020 at age 65 after 20 years of service with the FBI. We kept our health, vision and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and learn about the most common things clients miss when talking
Listen to the Full Episode: This episode is all about some interesting real-life client stories in the world of retirement planning that happened during this
“should I delay my social security and let my wife draw it until my FRA? I planned on drawing at 62 anyways. I am retired navy and
Listen to the Full Episode: Listen to this week’s recap episode with Sierra Steele and make sure you know how to manage your Year-End Tax
Listen to the Full Episode: As the year winds down, it’s time to get proactive about your finances and tax planning! Join us as we
“If I retire after age 62, and supplement my monthly FERS pension by making small withdrawals from my Traditional TSP (assume $2,000/ month), would IRS
Listen to the Full Episode: How do you know what to have in savings? Learn all about great tips on how to organize your savings
Listen to the Full Episode: How many months’ worth of living expenses do you need to have saved up and why? Do you have emergency
“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
Listen to the Full Episode: What if you erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can you reverse that
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…
“Hello, I have 31k in my TSP. Is it possible to withdraw the total amount at one time? ” – Bill. Demystifying TSP Withdrawals TSP
Listen to the Full Episode: Changes the Secure 2.0 brings and what do they mean for the retirees and federal employees, covered by Victoria Kellerman.
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 –
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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.