Thrift Savings Plan & Investments

TSP Beneficiary is a Trust

“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for

What Happens If You Make a Mistake On Your TSP Withdrawal Form

“If I erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can I reverse that option? Thanks.” – Orlando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T69Yxmht-k Listen,

TSP Roth IRA $10,000 Question about Like-Kind Direct Transfer

“I am a retired FERS federal employee (age 65). I just watched your episode about a “like kind direct transfer” of tsp funds to an

Which is Better: December or January Retirement?

“Hello Micah, I am so glad that I happened onto your website. I have read a lot of material and have watched a lot of

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

Follow Up Friday – TSP Withdraw Plans

Answering your questions about TSP, Roth conversions, and more. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #43: TSP Withdraw Plans

Sometimes we get so caught up on end-of-the-year stuff that things can easily be missed or slip by us if we’re not careful. Tammy and

How do You pick the right TSP Lifecycle fund?

“Hey! I love the podcast, and I’m hoping you might be able to tell me if my Lifecycle fund-based investment strategy overlooks any important factors.

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

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

RMD’s And Planning Ahead

“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

Ep #39: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 2 – Buckets

Today, Tammy and Micah continue to address questions they’ve been receiving regarding your TSP and market volatility. In this second part of the series, they

Ep #38: TSP and Market Volatility: Part 1 – Markets Go Down…Now What?

How are things going to unfold when it comes to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account? Tammy and Micah have been getting a flood of

Follow Up Friday – Social Security, COLA, TSP

Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #35: Social Security, COLA, TSP

Today, Micah and Tammy are picking up where they left off in the last episode and discussing Social Security COLA and your TSP COLA. They’ll

Are you confused about Roth TSP rules?

https://youtu.be/uFdTV3a4-XA “Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I

Contributing to Spousal IRA’s

“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Tax Penalties in the Thrift Savings Plan

“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

TSP Beneficiary is a Trust

“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for

What Happens If You Make a Mistake On Your TSP Withdrawal Form

“If I erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can I reverse that option? Thanks.” – Orlando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T69Yxmht-k Listen,

TSP Roth IRA $10,000 Question about Like-Kind Direct Transfer

“I am a retired FERS federal employee (age 65). I just watched your episode about a “like kind direct transfer” of tsp funds to an

Which is Better: December or January Retirement?

“Hello Micah, I am so glad that I happened onto your website. I have read a lot of material and have watched a lot of

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

Follow Up Friday – TSP Withdraw Plans

Answering your questions about TSP, Roth conversions, and more. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #43: TSP Withdraw Plans

Sometimes we get so caught up on end-of-the-year stuff that things can easily be missed or slip by us if we’re not careful. Tammy and

How do You pick the right TSP Lifecycle fund?

“Hey! I love the podcast, and I’m hoping you might be able to tell me if my Lifecycle fund-based investment strategy overlooks any important factors.

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

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

RMD’s And Planning Ahead

“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

Ep #39: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 2 – Buckets

Today, Tammy and Micah continue to address questions they’ve been receiving regarding your TSP and market volatility. In this second part of the series, they

Ep #38: TSP and Market Volatility: Part 1 – Markets Go Down…Now What?

How are things going to unfold when it comes to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account? Tammy and Micah have been getting a flood of

Follow Up Friday – Social Security, COLA, TSP

Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #35: Social Security, COLA, TSP

Today, Micah and Tammy are picking up where they left off in the last episode and discussing Social Security COLA and your TSP COLA. They’ll

Are you confused about Roth TSP rules?

https://youtu.be/uFdTV3a4-XA “Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I

Contributing to Spousal IRA’s

“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Tax Penalties in the Thrift Savings Plan

“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

TSP Beneficiary is a Trust

“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for

What Happens If You Make a Mistake On Your TSP Withdrawal Form

“If I erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can I reverse that option? Thanks.” – Orlando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T69Yxmht-k Listen,

TSP Roth IRA $10,000 Question about Like-Kind Direct Transfer

“I am a retired FERS federal employee (age 65). I just watched your episode about a “like kind direct transfer” of tsp funds to an

Which is Better: December or January Retirement?

“Hello Micah, I am so glad that I happened onto your website. I have read a lot of material and have watched a lot of

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

Follow Up Friday – TSP Withdraw Plans

Answering your questions about TSP, Roth conversions, and more. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #43: TSP Withdraw Plans

Sometimes we get so caught up on end-of-the-year stuff that things can easily be missed or slip by us if we’re not careful. Tammy and

How do You pick the right TSP Lifecycle fund?

“Hey! I love the podcast, and I’m hoping you might be able to tell me if my Lifecycle fund-based investment strategy overlooks any important factors.

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

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

RMD’s And Planning Ahead

“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

Ep #39: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 2 – Buckets

Today, Tammy and Micah continue to address questions they’ve been receiving regarding your TSP and market volatility. In this second part of the series, they

Ep #38: TSP and Market Volatility: Part 1 – Markets Go Down…Now What?

How are things going to unfold when it comes to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account? Tammy and Micah have been getting a flood of

Follow Up Friday – Social Security, COLA, TSP

Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #35: Social Security, COLA, TSP

Today, Micah and Tammy are picking up where they left off in the last episode and discussing Social Security COLA and your TSP COLA. They’ll

Are you confused about Roth TSP rules?

https://youtu.be/uFdTV3a4-XA “Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I

Contributing to Spousal IRA’s

“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Tax Penalties in the Thrift Savings Plan

“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

TSP Beneficiary is a Trust

“If my TSP beneficiary is currently my Trust, then upon my death, will that transfer be made by a one time full payment -20% for

What Happens If You Make a Mistake On Your TSP Withdrawal Form

“If I erroneously select an annuity from the TSP instead of a withdrawal from it, can I reverse that option? Thanks.” – Orlando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T69Yxmht-k Listen,

TSP Roth IRA $10,000 Question about Like-Kind Direct Transfer

“I am a retired FERS federal employee (age 65). I just watched your episode about a “like kind direct transfer” of tsp funds to an

Which is Better: December or January Retirement?

“Hello Micah, I am so glad that I happened onto your website. I have read a lot of material and have watched a lot of

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

Follow Up Friday – TSP Withdraw Plans

Answering your questions about TSP, Roth conversions, and more. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #43: TSP Withdraw Plans

Sometimes we get so caught up on end-of-the-year stuff that things can easily be missed or slip by us if we’re not careful. Tammy and

How do You pick the right TSP Lifecycle fund?

“Hey! I love the podcast, and I’m hoping you might be able to tell me if my Lifecycle fund-based investment strategy overlooks any important factors.

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

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

RMD’s And Planning Ahead

“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

Ep #39: TSP & Market Volatility: Part 2 – Buckets

Today, Tammy and Micah continue to address questions they’ve been receiving regarding your TSP and market volatility. In this second part of the series, they

Ep #38: TSP and Market Volatility: Part 1 – Markets Go Down…Now What?

How are things going to unfold when it comes to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account? Tammy and Micah have been getting a flood of

Follow Up Friday – Social Security, COLA, TSP

Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. Listen to the Full Episode: Enjoy the show? Use the Links Below to Subscribe:

Ep #35: Social Security, COLA, TSP

Today, Micah and Tammy are picking up where they left off in the last episode and discussing Social Security COLA and your TSP COLA. They’ll

Are you confused about Roth TSP rules?

https://youtu.be/uFdTV3a4-XA “Hi, I have a question regarding Roth TSP which I have not gotten a clear answer on. I will be 54 this year. I

Contributing to Spousal IRA’s

“I stumbled on your podcast and the information is GOLD – thank you! I am 45 and 15 years away from retirement. This year I

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Tax Penalties in the Thrift Savings Plan

“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

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