Dallen Haws
Haws Federal Advisors Podcast
Federal Employees enjoy incredible benefits but it can get confusing to know exactly how to handle it all. This podcast is the place for all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your Federal benefits and federal retirement. We cover topics such as the TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, your pension, investing, and much more.
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Dallen Haws
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Q&A: Can You Avoid the TSP 20% Withholding? 24.07.2021 12:38
Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/fers-pre-retirement-course-the-ultimate-guide/ Help Support Our Channel and Future Content By Donating Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YDL6XPP8CQ5WU Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.co...
What Actually Makes a Happy Federal Retiree 22.07.2021 8:56
Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/fers-pre-retirement-course-the-ultimate-guide/ Help Support Our Channel and Future Content By Donating Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YDL6XPP8CQ5WU Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.co...
15% Pension Cut If You Retire In The Wrong Year 20.07.2021 9:28
Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/fers-pre-retirement-course-the-ultimate-guide/ Help Support Our Channel and Future Content By Donating Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YDL6XPP8CQ5WU Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.co...
Q&A: Stopping Your TSP Tax Time Bomb 17.07.2021 10:56
Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/fers-pre-retirement-course-the-ultimate-guide/ Help Support Our Channel and Future Content By Donating Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YDL6XPP8CQ5WU Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.co...
FERS Early Out Retirement (VERA and VSIP): The Ultimate Guide 15.07.2021 13:15
Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/fers-pre-retirement-course-the-ultimate-guide/ Help Support Our Channel and Future Content By Donating Here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YDL6XPP8CQ5WU Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.co...
Why These Mistakes Literally "Kill" In Retirement 13.07.2021 8:42
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Retirement can and should be an incredible time. After all, you have worked your entire life to achieve financial independence and “r...
Q&A: Will The Government Stop Paying for Our Health Insurance in Retirement? 10.07.2021 9:40
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
FERS Postponed Vs. FERS Deferred Retirement 08.07.2021 16:31
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ In the English language the words postponed and deferred have almost identical meanings but in the context of your federal benefits,...
What You Have to Know 5 Years Before Retirement 06.07.2021 9:21
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Our lives and careers are often split up into different stages and phases. Each phase has its own ups and downs and things to know to...
Q&A: No Pension or TSP for 1st 6 Months of Retirement? 03.07.2021 9:10
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
The TSP Millionaire Next Door 01.07.2021 9:56
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
Your Social Security Statement Can't Be Trusted 29.06.2021 8:59
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
Q&A: Why Order Matters (A Lot!!) with Investments 26.06.2021 11:05
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ Question As always, thank you so much for your clear videos. For the most part you clear up the murky topic called retirement. My question is: I'm 59 and retiring this year and I have just sold my home. The proceeds of that sale went to pay off the mortgage of my retirement home and I still have around $300K left. Wo...
Is December 31st Really the Best Day to Retire? 24.06.2021 12:27
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ I talk with feds all the time that are looking to retire and the most common answer to “when would you like to retire” is hands down December 31. OPM is always swamped in the first months of each year dealing with the surge of retirement applications. But is December 31 really the best day to retire? ...
What You Have to Understand about Insurance in Retirement 22.06.2021 13:33
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ Just like your TSP, pension, and other retirement income, your insurance plays a major role in your career and in retirement. Getting the right coverage is not only crucial for a solid financial plan but there are often opportunities to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars when you understand what coverage makes...
Q&A: How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? 19.06.2021 13:52
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
When It is a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse 17.06.2021 10:01
Survivor benefits can often be the difference between a spouse having a comfortable retirement or a stressful one. So getting this one right is crucial. But does it always make sense to leave your spouse full survivor benefits? No. I believe that there are specific times where you and your spouse would be better off with partial survivor benefits or no survivor benefits at all. Submit...
The 2022 FERS Pension COLA is the Biggest (But Worst) in 10 Years? 15.06.2021 8:12
One of the best parts about being a federal employee is your pension and one of the best parts of your pension is the cost of living adjustments (COLA) that you receive in retirement. And for those that are new to the subject, COLAs allow your pension to increase based on inflation. This is a big deal in helping you maintain your standard of living over time. But as FERS employees, the...
Q&A: Biggest Change to FEHB in Retirement 12.06.2021 11:50
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
How to Access Your TSP Before 59+1/2 Without Penalty 10.06.2021 12:04
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Retirement accounts (TSP, IRA, 401k etc.) can be a great way to save money for retirement while also getting significant tax benefits...
The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide 08.06.2021 4:00
Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ The FERS Pre-Retirement Course: The Ultimate Guide: https://hawsfederaladvisors.thinkific.com Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/ Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalB...
Q&A: Does The TSP Work in Retirement? 05.06.2021 9:40
Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalBenefits Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Dallen Haws at Haws Financial Planning Sierra Vista, AZ Want to work with me? Click here: ht...
Do You Really Only Need 80% of Your Income In Retirement? 03.06.2021 5:11
Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalBenefits Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Dallen Haws at Haws Financial Planning Sierra Vista, AZ Want to work with me? Click here: ht...
Mistakes on Agency Pension Estimates 01.06.2021 10:48
Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalBenefits Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Dallen Haws at Haws Financial Planning Sierra Vista, AZ Want to work with me? Click here: ht...
Q&A: 10% Bonus and "Annuity" Supplement 29.05.2021 8:39
Check out the full article here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/blog/ Submit a question here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission-page/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlanYourFederalBenefits Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Dallen Haws at Haws Financial Planning Sierra Vista, AZ Want to work with me? Click here: ht...
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