Dallen Haws

Haws Federal Advisors Podcast

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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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Your Most Valuable FERS Benefit (and How Not to Lose It) 30.09.2020 11:57

Check out "Building Wealth in The TSP" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FytP9W Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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...

Top TSP Mistakes 29.09.2020 9:35

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ The TSP can be a powerful wealth accumulation tool, especially when used wisely. Here are the top three mistakes that Feds makes with their TSP. Not Starting Early When it comes to investing, time and compound interest are key. When...

The 8 Most Important Age Milestones as a FERS Employee 28.09.2020 14:17

The Magic TSP Allocation That Is Perfect For Everyone 22.09.2020 8:15

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/work-with-us/ (https://planyourf...

How Much You'll Get In Retirement Income Under FERS 22.09.2020 11:43

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ The question that we all want to know the answer to is: How much money will be coming my way once I retire? And is it enough?    These questions have been asked by millions of Feds and getting the right answers can be a dea...

The Healthiest Tax Savings Out There 16.09.2020 10:27

Is The TSP The Best Retirement Plan Out There? 15.09.2020 14:09

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ The TSP is a great retirement saving tool, but how does it stack up next to other plans in the private sector such as a 401(k)?  Let’s dig into it. In January of 2020 the average TSP balance was $138,933 while the average 401(k)...

Want a Pay Raise in Retirement? Move States 13.09.2020 8:36

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Are You Contributing Enough To The TSP? 10.09.2020 15:22

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

What should I do with My TSP at Retirement? 08.09.2020 12:05

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ The TSP has served you well over a long career but now it is time to retire. My retiring clients often say things like “Is the TSP still the best option in this new stage of life? Some people talk about moving it to an IRA, but all I...

Should I Pay Off My Home or Invest More In The TSP? 05.09.2020 12:13

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

I Love Being Average In The TSP 03.09.2020 13:03

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

What Really Makes a TSP Millionaire? 01.09.2020 9:47

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ The corona-induced stock market slide nearly cut the number of TSP millionaires in half at the end of March 2020. This slide has made many rethink their investment plans and philosophies.  After years of incredible returns in th...

Should I Use My Annual Leave or Sick Leave Right Before Retirement? 29.08.2020 11:42

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Listen To This Before You Pay Off Your House With Your TSP 27.08.2020 15:10

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Bonus: Why a Retirement Plan is Worthless 27.08.2020 5:46

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Top Mistakes on Retirement Applications 25.08.2020 9:36

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Federal employees are promised an incredible retirement package and many feds think through every detail to make sure they are ready to stop working. That day finally comes and they submit their retirement application, but the transi...

Bonus: The Tortoise Fed and The Hare Fed 20.08.2020 10:15

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

The FERS Supplement: Bridging Your Retirement 18.08.2020 10:22

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Federal employees under the FERS system enjoy a benefit that is rare and relatively unknown. Even the CSRS system doesn’t have anything comparable. It is called the FERS supplement, the Social Security Supplement, or even the Special...

Bonus: What No One Tells You About Starting Social Security Early 13.08.2020 11:25

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

All About FERS Disability Retirement 11.08.2020 10:25

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ This is the sort of topic that I hope stays theoretical for my readers. That being said, it is important to know how FERS disability works in the unfortunate circumstance that you or someone you know might need it. Because federal em...

Bonus: Do you have enough in your TSP? 06.08.2020 9:26

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Is It Worth It To Buy Back Military Time 04.08.2020 10:34

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ It is very common for federal employees to have served at least a portion of their career in the military. If someone is not receiving military retirement pay, they are most likely eligible to buy back their military time to be inclu...

Bonus: This is Way More Important than Your TSP 30.07.2020 10:30

Check out the full article here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/blog/ Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ 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: https://hawsfinancialplanning.com/contact-us-make-an-appointment/ (h...

Is Phase Retirement Right For You? 28.07.2020 10:11

Check out my courses here: https://planyourfederalbenefits.com/courses-main-page/ Check out my articles on FedSmith here: https://www.fedsmith.com/author/dallen-haws/ Phased retirement is a relatively new concept as it was authorized starting in November of 2014. Because of its novelty, few Feds understand how it works and how it affects their retirement benefits. Let’s dig in. How it works Phased...