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Answering your tax questions. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
In this episode, Micah is joined by a special guest who will shed light on some myths and misconceptions that you may be dealing with
”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
What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below
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
“I love your podcast and YouTube channel. Thanks. My question relates to Required Minimum Distributions. Looking far ahead I will turn 72 in June of
“Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I plan
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
Hello, first off, I wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts. I have really learned a lot from you both over the past year
“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I
“Hello, I am a retired 58 yr old federal employee that retired after 34 years of service. My wife and I are looking at buying
Are you still allowed to contribute the maximum of $26,000 to the TSP even if you only work half of the year? Is there any
I am not sure this question is easy to answer but here goes. I retired in 2019 (LEO RET/Special Provisions) and immediately took a job
“Hi Micah and Tammy, I’m a Federal employee with 30 years in, and 5 years out from retirement. Can you explain how unused Sick and
I researched the cost of life insurance and purchased a 20 year fixed plan that costs less than half what FEGLI will for me starting
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
“Forgetting for the moment the part my personal $$ contributions were over the years….Will the IRS tax my FERS ‘Unreduced Monthly Annuity’ (UMA) or my
Do you have a plan put in place for who will inherit your assets after your demise? Many people are solely focused on increasing their
What is the Voluntary Contribution Program? The Voluntary Contribution Program was developed for employees who are part of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It
Once your FERS Supplement ends, should you take Social Security benefits? This really comes down to a case by case basis. As you probably know
Answering your tax questions. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
In this episode, Micah is joined by a special guest who will shed light on some myths and misconceptions that you may be dealing with
”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
What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below
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
“I love your podcast and YouTube channel. Thanks. My question relates to Required Minimum Distributions. Looking far ahead I will turn 72 in June of
“Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I plan
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
Hello, first off, I wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts. I have really learned a lot from you both over the past year
“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I
“Hello, I am a retired 58 yr old federal employee that retired after 34 years of service. My wife and I are looking at buying
Are you still allowed to contribute the maximum of $26,000 to the TSP even if you only work half of the year? Is there any
I am not sure this question is easy to answer but here goes. I retired in 2019 (LEO RET/Special Provisions) and immediately took a job
“Hi Micah and Tammy, I’m a Federal employee with 30 years in, and 5 years out from retirement. Can you explain how unused Sick and
I researched the cost of life insurance and purchased a 20 year fixed plan that costs less than half what FEGLI will for me starting
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
“Forgetting for the moment the part my personal $$ contributions were over the years….Will the IRS tax my FERS ‘Unreduced Monthly Annuity’ (UMA) or my
Do you have a plan put in place for who will inherit your assets after your demise? Many people are solely focused on increasing their
What is the Voluntary Contribution Program? The Voluntary Contribution Program was developed for employees who are part of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It
Once your FERS Supplement ends, should you take Social Security benefits? This really comes down to a case by case basis. As you probably know
Answering your tax questions. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
In this episode, Micah is joined by a special guest who will shed light on some myths and misconceptions that you may be dealing with
”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
What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below
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
“I love your podcast and YouTube channel. Thanks. My question relates to Required Minimum Distributions. Looking far ahead I will turn 72 in June of
“Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I plan
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
Hello, first off, I wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts. I have really learned a lot from you both over the past year
“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I
“Hello, I am a retired 58 yr old federal employee that retired after 34 years of service. My wife and I are looking at buying
Are you still allowed to contribute the maximum of $26,000 to the TSP even if you only work half of the year? Is there any
I am not sure this question is easy to answer but here goes. I retired in 2019 (LEO RET/Special Provisions) and immediately took a job
“Hi Micah and Tammy, I’m a Federal employee with 30 years in, and 5 years out from retirement. Can you explain how unused Sick and
I researched the cost of life insurance and purchased a 20 year fixed plan that costs less than half what FEGLI will for me starting
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
“Forgetting for the moment the part my personal $$ contributions were over the years….Will the IRS tax my FERS ‘Unreduced Monthly Annuity’ (UMA) or my
Do you have a plan put in place for who will inherit your assets after your demise? Many people are solely focused on increasing their
What is the Voluntary Contribution Program? The Voluntary Contribution Program was developed for employees who are part of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It
Once your FERS Supplement ends, should you take Social Security benefits? This really comes down to a case by case basis. As you probably know
Answering your tax questions. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:
In this episode, Micah is joined by a special guest who will shed light on some myths and misconceptions that you may be dealing with
”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
What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below
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
“I love your podcast and YouTube channel. Thanks. My question relates to Required Minimum Distributions. Looking far ahead I will turn 72 in June of
“Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I plan
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
Hello, first off, I wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts. I have really learned a lot from you both over the past year
“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I
“Hello, I am a retired 58 yr old federal employee that retired after 34 years of service. My wife and I are looking at buying
Are you still allowed to contribute the maximum of $26,000 to the TSP even if you only work half of the year? Is there any
I am not sure this question is easy to answer but here goes. I retired in 2019 (LEO RET/Special Provisions) and immediately took a job
“Hi Micah and Tammy, I’m a Federal employee with 30 years in, and 5 years out from retirement. Can you explain how unused Sick and
I researched the cost of life insurance and purchased a 20 year fixed plan that costs less than half what FEGLI will for me starting
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
“Forgetting for the moment the part my personal $$ contributions were over the years….Will the IRS tax my FERS ‘Unreduced Monthly Annuity’ (UMA) or my
Do you have a plan put in place for who will inherit your assets after your demise? Many people are solely focused on increasing their
What is the Voluntary Contribution Program? The Voluntary Contribution Program was developed for employees who are part of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It
Once your FERS Supplement ends, should you take Social Security benefits? This really comes down to a case by case basis. As you probably know
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