Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

Learn what to consider before deciding to leave federal service. https://bit.ly/2WljQMX  

Learn whether you can contribute to a spousal TSP account with your income. https://bit.ly/3xy6Xfx  

Answering your questions about combining a career in military service with a career in federal civilian employment. https://bit.ly/3IuBbpn  

Answering your tax questions. https://bit.ly/3KAhs90  

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 while doing your taxes this year. Steven Jarvis is a CPA and the cohost of the Retirement Tax Podcast , and he's just who we need on the show this time of year to share his insight and help you more easily navigate tax season. You can find all show notes for this ep...

Clarifying the best time to retire. https://bit.ly/35ZXfKK  

Answering listener questions following Monday's episode. https://bit.ly/3shziqZ  

When it's time for that little blue book to arrive, it's important not to just file it away. Today, Micah and Tammy share what this little book is and how you can use it to review your retirement benefits. You will learn why it's so key to ensuring your retirement is on track and also a valuable tool to use when something seems "off" about your retirement benefits. You can find all show notes for...

What to know about accrued annual leave and more. https://bit.ly/35fyGJf  

Answering listener questions to help you better understand long-term care. https://bit.ly/3rJKJYo  

As people get ready to retire, questions about long-term care often start coming up. Although it may not be the most fun subject, it's a great one to have a solid understanding of and plan for. So, in this episode, Tammy and Micah let you in on the things you most need to know about LTC, as well as things you should avoid. You can find all show notes for this episode at:  https://plan-your-federal...

How to know when it's worth it to withdraw your FERS contribution. https://bit.ly/3rz18P6  

How to plan TOGETHER for a successful retirement. https://bit.ly/3HdXvn7  

Now that we're in February, we're going to call this episode "the love episode"—and there's no love like survivor benefits. So today, Micah and Tammy discuss important planning decisions when it comes to retiring as a couple and planning for post-retirement transitions. You will also get a great look into survivor benefits, including what you should be looking out for and thinking about to allow t...

Learn what effect taking an early retirement could have on your pension income. https://bit.ly/3rOll2b  

Answering your questions about TSP, Roth conversions, and more. https://bit.ly/3Kji8jT  

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 Micah thought through what some of these things might be and came up with a list that will help you plan ahead when it comes to the TSP in particular. Instead of focusing on distribution rules, they'll be talking about how you can really focus on figuring out the be...

Learn what happens with unused sick leave when you retire. https://bit.ly/3GgDImx  

What you need to be thinking about getting done in the new year. https://bit.ly/3sVvPPO  

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 might change in 2022, and what you can do to maximize your retirement. They will be going through some notable areas that will need your attention in order to ensure that you are on track for your retirement.  You can find all show notes for this episode at:  https://plan-your-...

Addressing a common misunderstanding about how lifecycle funds work. https://bit.ly/3s043kx  

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 deciding at what age to take Social Security, wanting to calculate a FERS pension, or trying to find the best savings and growth plans in retirement, this episode is for you. Not only will they be addressing these specific topics, but they will a...

How to change your TSP and what allocations to make when planning for retirement. https://bit.ly/3GmZuVr  

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 growth and stability at all times. (If you haven't yet, check out the previous two episodes where they answer questions about TSP in retirement and outline the bucket strategy.) This third episode is all about the silver linings and great changes the T...

Tax planning strategies around required minimum distributions. https://bit.ly/3CQB98h