Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

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When is the right time to retire? And what are the different options as a federal employee? While everyone wants to retire early, the fact is the "perfect time" is different for everyone. So in this episode, Micah and Tammy share how to prepare yourself, as well as your spouse, for your retirement and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth transition. You can find show notes and more inform...

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We're on the brink of another open season, so today Micah and Tammy are sharing the information you need to know about this upcoming season. You will learn one of the best benefits you have, how to choose a plan that allows you to take full advantage of your retirement, and what to expect in the next year. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here:  https://plan-your-federal-re...

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Have you served in the military, but aren't quite sure how to use that military time for your civil service? A lot of mistakes get made in this area, whether it's misconceptions, not getting documents in order, or even a communication issue with your HR department about what counts—or does not count—for retirement with your military service. If this sounds familiar, this is the episode for you. Yo...

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Today Micah and Tammy are opening up the mailbag to answer your most burning questions about federal retirement. A few people wrote in asking about their retirement dilemmas, from accessing TSP and early retirement to Roth conversions, social security, widow's benefits, and more. Listen in as Micah and Tammy share their insight in these areas so you can be prepared and equipped to make the best de...

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Today Micah and Tammy are setting the record straight and dispelling some myths about what you actually need to retire with. There's a lot of water-cooler talk about the rules of retirement, but do you know how to make the best decisions for your unique situation? Listen in as Micah and Tammy share where to start when thinking about how much you'll need, as well as the most powerful thing to start...

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We hear a lot of people say they want to turn on their social security as soon as possible in order to capitalize on the benefits while they are still available. So today, Tammy and Micah are discussing the misconceptions that lead to this idea, as well as the history of the system and how changes tend to happen. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here:  https://plan-your-fed...

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Everyone looks forward to retirement and the freedom that comes along with no longer being locked down to a job, but what if it isn't all it's cracked up to be? Today Micah and Tammy are discussing the common misconceptions of retirement and how to set yourself up for a happy and wealthy retirement. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://plan-your-federal-retirement...

Micah and Tammy have shared their thoughts and experiences with credible services, agency estimates, and other incomes, but what about risk management? In this episode, they will be discussing the different insurance options you have as a federal employee and how to keep that health insurance into retirement. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://plan-your-federal-...

When you retire, it's not just about having the time to do everything that you want to do—it's also about having the money to make these dreams come true. So in this episode, Tammy and Micah will be focusing on the "other incomes" that you have access to and discussing the important decisions surrounding these incomes. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://plan-you...

To have a comfortable and enjoyable retirement, you need a financial safety net to fund it all. So when you are planning for the rest of your life, how much money are you actually going to have? Today Micah and Tammy are discussing retirement estimates and how to accurately calculate what your pension will be. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://plan-your-federal...

Welcome to the FERS Retirement Podcast, where Certified Financial Planner Micah Shilanski and Principal Retirement Specialist Tammy Flanagan come together to ensure you are making informed decisions as you plan for your retirement. Each week, you will hear them share the unique financial planning considerations that federal employees have that may not be addressed in generic financial planning. Yo...