Fed Pilot Podcast

For FEHB, are spouses included in the 5-year rule? 08.11.2022 0:54 ↓

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

Can I take Social Security at age 60? 04.11.2022 0:58 ↓

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

Should I make changes to my TSP? 03.11.2022 0:55 ↓

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

How NOT to fill out a Retirement Application 01.11.2022 18:09 ↓

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How do you know your retirement date? 01.11.2022 0:53 ↓

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

3 Months until a pension check? 29.10.2022 0:52 ↓

It isn't just what you get, but when you get it.

It’s not just what you get and retirement, it’s also how you get it 29.10.2022 1:59 ↓

Rarely do people ask, "When do I get it? And how? Is it automatic and immediate or do I need to do things and wait?"

The Biggest Financial Crisis to Your Retirement 25.10.2022 20:04 ↓

This episode covers the black hole of federal retirement: There is no feedback loop. If you mess up your retirement, no one learn to avoid repeated mistakes.

The TRUTH About COLAs (It's not what they tell you.) 18.10.2022 25:30 ↓

This episode covers the side of COLAs that the government doesn't talk about.

Why HR Retirement Reports SUCK 11.10.2022 21:08 ↓

This episode covers how lacking HR retirement reports are and how to get one that you can actually use to plan for your whole retirement.

Why your SCD is wrong and you shouldn't use it 04.10.2022 29:10 ↓

This episode explains why some years of service count, others don't, and how to tell the difference. And where to get your OFFICIAL years of service.

How TSP Address Changes Can Hurt You 27.09.2022 16:37 ↓

This episode covers the little known, but major, issue of addresses in TSP. Not only how to change them, but why.

Never Fill Out Your Retirement Application Alone 19.07.2022 21:08 ↓

This episode covers how difficult it is to fill out a retirement application by yourself. To get a comprehensive report on your federal retirement benefits: http://fednobabble.com No cost, no obligation, no sales pitch. No kidding.

Complex FEHB Issues in Retirement 07.07.2022 23:04 ↓

This episode covers: - Health Insurance for living spouse - Health insurance for kids up to age 26 - Taking time off for health issues.

The New TSP - What is in it & What is NOT 28.06.2022 44:58 ↓

This episode covers What is in the new TSP and what is not.

#54 - Medicare & Leaving Money on the Retirement Table 30.05.2022 20:35 ↓

This episode covers: - Medicare - How NOT to leave money on the table when you retire

#53 - SS Statements & Finding Errors 23.05.2022 21:38 ↓

This episode covers: - SSA Statements - What do you do if you have errors?

#52 - TSP Loans & The Role of HR 16.05.2022 22:26 ↓

This episode covers: - TSP Loans - Role of HR

#50 - 2022 TSP Updates, Part 1 25.04.2022 22:28 ↓

2022 TSP Changes

#49 - Vaccines and Retirement, Part 1 29.10.2021 26:22 ↓

Don't want to get the vaccine but want to retire? Are you being told things about this process that may not be true? Ya, most likely.

#48 - 6 months, Postpone, What order? 29.06.2021 19:45 ↓

This episode covers: - When to turn in paperwork - Defer or postpone? - What to take in what order

#47 - Enough $?, Best Plan, Pro Rata 22.06.2021 20:19 ↓

This episode covers: - Do you have enough money? - Tax Planning - Equal distribution among TSP funds

#46 - When Can I?, When Should I, TSP Loans 01.06.2021 15:32 ↓

- Retiring at MRA - Best time to retire - TSP loans after retiring

#45 - SRS & COLA, SS Payback, Help my TSP! 25.05.2021 15:27 ↓

This episode covers: - Working after Retirement - Payback Social Security - GFCSI?

#44 - Pension Delay, Earnings Test, Double Taxes 18.05.2021 21:23 ↓

This episode covers: - Getting your check - Avoiding the Earnings Test - Double taxed on loans