https://youtu.be/O0CAfLKsnK4 Yep, you heard right. Your FEHB (your federal health insurance) plan may pay a good chunk of your Medicare premiums once you turn 65 (or retire, whichever is later). But not all plans do. Medicare 101 And before I talk about what plans will pay for Read more…
https://youtu.be/YinrPTOQ67E Doubling your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) is simple but not always easy. Only two things are required: Time and a good investment strategy. This article will show you exactly how to put both of these things to work for you. What if I Don’t Have Time? Read more…
https://youtu.be/aqKydG5n5Ek Question 1 Can I stop receiving withdrawals from my TSP after I start? For instance I was thinking of filling the “gap” between FERS supplemental and social security with my TSP but then stopping or lowering withdrawal amount from TSP? Also, does my TSP continue to grow even if Read more…
https://youtu.be/HckeKhVn9Eg Here are the most important retirement rules for Foreign Service Federal Employees as well as how you can access your most important benefits like your pension and TSP. Let’s start with when you can retire. When Can You Retire Your retirement eligibility rules are pretty simple. Read more…
https://youtu.be/gIXqlhd5vqU Your high-3 is a crucial part in determining what your FERS pension is going to be in retirement. This article will walk you through how you can calculate your high-3 to better understand and maximize your retirement. If you want more information about how to calculate Read more…
https://youtu.be/_R_FBSCx3bQ Social Security is a big part of your retirement as a federal employee. Getting it right often leads to a confident and comfortable retirement. Getting it wrong can cause a lot of stress and many missed opportunities. In efforts to avoid common pitfalls, here are 3 ways you could Read more…
https://youtu.be/Yusp7NvpcUc If you are a federal employee then you probably have FEGLI or Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (unless you’ve gotten rid of it already). Most federal employees sign up for it when they are first hired and never think about it again. But is it worth the Read more…
