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 will focus on giving insight into the strategies they use when planning. (If you haven’t tuned in to the first part, head back to check out episode 38 before jumping into this one!) You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/39...
Nov 22, 2021•26 min
What you need to know about filing an application for a deferred retirement. https://bit.ly/3cjObjC
Nov 17, 2021•9 min
Thoughts on making changes to your TSP due to the recent market volatility. https://bit.ly/3kr1Z0i
Nov 12, 2021•8 min
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 questions related to this lately, so today—and for the next few episodes—they’ll be giving you access to a webinar they did on this topic. Over this 4-part series, you’ll learn about how the TSP works, what to do when it goes down in value, and more. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/38...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min
Learn the best way to take your Social Security income. https://bit.ly/3EAICcV
Nov 03, 2021•6 min
Answering listener questions about our "controversial" podcast. https://bit.ly/2Z8RDui
Oct 29, 2021•11 min
Right now, the entire world revolves around COVID—even more so with executive orders and rules that are requiring employees to get the vaccine by the end of November. Micah and Tammy have gotten quite a few questions about how this situation might play out in terms of federal benefits, so today they’ll be discussing the differences between non voluntary and voluntary separation, as well as what financial and benefit effects the vaccine mandates have with your employment. You can find all show no...
Oct 25, 2021•28 min
Learn how to determine your best date to retire. https://bit.ly/3pzm3RN
Oct 20, 2021•9 min
Answering listener questions about Medicare Advantage and retirement. https://bit.ly/3vdAz2k
Oct 15, 2021•12 min
At 65, something happens to all of us where we have this forced decision that we have to deal with when it comes to Medicare—and it opens up a few more options. There are a lot of rumors about Medicare that go around (some true, some not true), so facing plan changes and all the uncertainties can be a bit overwhelming. Today, Micah and Tammy get into some of the most important parts of this key decision so you will have a better idea of how to plan for when that time comes. You can find all show...
Oct 11, 2021•32 min
Planning for delays with your first retirement check. https://bit.ly/3vWWjj3
Oct 06, 2021•4 min
Answering additional questions about Social Security, COLA, and TSP benefits. https://bit.ly/3umWmnJ
Oct 01, 2021•11 min
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 be sharing how those two things work together, as well as how you can plan for them to serve you best. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/35
Sep 27, 2021•33 min
Learn about the rules surrounding the penalties for Roth TSP withdrawals. https://bit.ly/3zrkHK4
Sep 22, 2021•7 min
Answering listener questions on COLA, employee pay raises, and more. https://bit.ly/3zk6aQ6
Sep 17, 2021•10 min
Many people are under the wrong impression when it comes to retirement, COLA, and pay increases. Once the numbers are run, things are rarely as rosy as they may have seemed during planning. So today, Micah and Tammy will be addressing this and a few other additional misconceptions people have when planning their retirement. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/34
Sep 13, 2021•30 min
Learn whether the FEHB premiums in retirement are deductible. https://bit.ly/3n3R8M9
Sep 08, 2021•9 min
Learn what to consider about life expectancy when planning for retirement. https://bit.ly/38eJ4zo
Sep 03, 2021•12 min
When preparing for retirement, it's important to plan for flexibility. There are a number of post-retirement risks that can upend the most precisely laid-out retirement plans, and the longer the retirement period grows, the harder it is to be certain you have planned accordingly with your assets. So, in this episode, Micah and Tammy will be sharing several misconceptions around the risk of retirement, as well as the actual risks and the potential impact they may have on your financial future. Yo...
Aug 30, 2021•36 min
Learn what tax deduction you get while employed that you'll lose in retirement. https://bit.ly/2V096Tu
Aug 25, 2021•9 min
Learn whether you can contribute to a spousal TSP account with your income. https://bit.ly/3xy6Xfx
Aug 11, 2021•4 min
Action items for maximizing your retirement. https://bit.ly/3yvLMfy
Aug 06, 2021•11 min
More and more federal employees are thinking about retiring at the end of the year, and while we’ve already gone over the best times to retire, this episode is going to focus on this common aim for retirement and how to get ready for it right now. You'll learn what you can do to prepare and ensure that you don’t overspend, as well as what can cause delays in receiving your retirement and how to manage expectations. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retire...
Aug 02, 2021•34 min
Learn what to consider before deciding to leave federal service. https://bit.ly/2WljQMX
Jul 30, 2021•12 min
Learn how to use your TSP in retirement. https://bit.ly/3hXxbnh
Jul 23, 2021•7 min
Learn more about the things that can sabotage your retirement. https://bit.ly/3BqPNnl
Jul 23, 2021•13 min
When it comes to retirement, there is an overwhelming amount of incomplete or incorrect information on the internet purported as fact. The truth is, you don’t know what you don’t know, so it can be easy to overlook these misconceptions and accept them as truth. In this episode, Micah and Tammy will be sharing some insights into things you can look at before you retire to ensure your path to a clear and relaxed future. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-ret...
Jul 19, 2021•26 min
Learn the important differences between retiring at 60 and retiring at 62. https://bit.ly/3yVChWw
Jul 16, 2021•10 min
Learn what you need to know about survivor benefits for your spouse. https://bit.ly/3rb1FFk
Jul 14, 2021•7 min
There is so much misinformation out there, and sometimes, it is important to simply get back to basics and ensure your information is correct. So in this episode, Micah and Tammy will be going over the fundamentals of retirement, focusing on how things may change from individual to individual and the different choices that may affect your specific case. You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/30...
Jul 12, 2021•26 min
