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.

Episode Date
Good TSP Tax Strategy Example
May 03, 2024
Can I Move My Traditional TSP to Roth TSP?
May 01, 2024
What is the Best Age for Federal Employees to Retire?
Apr 29, 2024
Can I Get Into TSP Early on FERS Disability Retirement?
Apr 26, 2024
Is Delaying Social Security Still the Best Strategy?
Apr 24, 2024
Is Life Insurance Better Than FERS Survivor Benefit?
Apr 22, 2024
How Much Can I Expect to Spend with $1 Million TSP?
Apr 19, 2024
Best FEHB Plans for Overseas Coverage
Apr 17, 2024
Best Ways to Get Money Out of TSP in Retirement
Apr 15, 2024
The Biggest Concerns for Dual Federal Employee Couples
Apr 12, 2024
Best TSP Investment Strategies in 2024
Apr 10, 2024
The BIGGEST Reasons Feds Retire at 57
Apr 08, 2024
If You Retire Before Social Security Assumes You Will, They Decrease Your Benefits
Apr 05, 2024
If You are a Special Provision Federal Employee, Don't Work a Day Past 20 Years
Apr 03, 2024
Should I Pay Off My Home with My TSP?
Apr 01, 2024
How to Juggle Tricare, FEHB, and Medicare
Mar 29, 2024
The FERS Retirement Planning Blueprint
Mar 27, 2024
The Best Tax Strategies When Taking TSP Withdrawals
Mar 26, 2024
I Need 100k From My TSP. How Can I Avoid the Tax Hit?
Mar 22, 2024
How to Get a Tax-free Home Sale at Retirement
Mar 20, 2024
Most Important Decisions You Make at Retirement (Irrevocable!!)
Mar 18, 2024
Should I Save in The TSP and IRA to Maximize my Retirement?
Mar 16, 2024
The New 2024 Social Security Rules
Mar 16, 2024
If you still have FEGLI, Check This Now
Mar 11, 2024
3 Years from Retirement? Time to move all to G Fund, Right?
Mar 08, 2024
Why Do I Need Medicare if I Have FEHB?
Mar 06, 2024
Should You Turn Your TSP into an Annuity?
Mar 04, 2024
How to Pay for Insurance Before My Pension Starts at the Start of Retirement?
Mar 01, 2024
How to Never Run out of Money in Retirement
Feb 28, 2024
If You're Within 5 Years of Retirement, Do these 5 Things Now
Feb 26, 2024
If You Plan to Work after Federal Retirement, Watch this First!
Feb 23, 2024
Difference Between Federal Fire Fighter Retirement and Normal Federal Retirement
Feb 21, 2024
Why Most Feds are Doing Better Than They Think: Here are the numbers!
Feb 19, 2024
Can I get the 10% Pension Bonus as a Special Provision Federal Employee?
Feb 16, 2024
Why Does OPM Need 6 Months to Process My Retirement Application?
Feb 14, 2024
Warren Buffet's TSP Advice
Feb 12, 2024
If I die while working, Can my spouse stay on my FEHB?
Feb 09, 2024
The Roth TSP is a Terrible Idea in This Situation
Feb 07, 2024
How to Retire as a Federal Employee in 2024
Feb 05, 2024
2025 FERS COLA Projection
Feb 02, 2024
Is Social Security Sustainable?
Jan 31, 2024
Federal Employees Being Forced Into Medicare
Jan 29, 2024
Should I Leave Federal Government for More Money in the Private Sector?
Jan 26, 2024
Do I Need FEHB if I Have Tricare?
Jan 24, 2024
How Many TSP Millionaires are There are in 2024?
Jan 22, 2024
The Best Dates for FERS Feds to Retire in 2024
Jan 19, 2024
What Happens to My TSP if I Die?
Jan 17, 2024
Can I Retire with 500k in My TSP?
Jan 15, 2024
Having VA Disability and FERS: What You Need to Know
Jan 12, 2024
Why FERS Special Provision Federal Employees Get A Bigger Pension in Retirement
Jan 10, 2024
Habits of The Unhappiest Retirees
Jan 09, 2024
If You and Your Spouse are Feds, Do This at Retirement
Jan 05, 2024
How to Calculate Your FERS Pension in 2024
Jan 03, 2024
The Fastest Way to Double Your TSP (Even if Your Close to Retirement)
Dec 29, 2023
If I move in Retirement will My FERS Pension be adjusted for the Locality?
Dec 22, 2023
Why Getting to the 0% Tax Bracket isn't Worth It
Dec 20, 2023
What to Expect in the First Year of Retirement for FERS Federal Employees
Dec 18, 2023
The 5-Year FEHB Rule: How to Keep your Health Insurance Into Retirement
Dec 15, 2023
3 Smart Reasons to Take Social Security ASAP in 2024
Dec 13, 2023
Should You Keep Your FEGLI (Life Insurance) Into Retirement
Dec 11, 2023
How to Get Money Just from The G Fund in a Market Downturn
Dec 08, 2023
How FEHB Changes in Retirement
Dec 06, 2023
How to Optimize Your TSP in 2024
Dec 04, 2023
Should I Take a Federal Position Or Take More Pay Somewhere Else?
Dec 01, 2023
Can I Wait for my Spouse to Turn 65 before I Get on Medicare?
Nov 29, 2023
How to Retire as a Federal Employee in 2024
Nov 27, 2023
2024 Federal Pay Raise: What You Need to Do
Nov 24, 2023
How to Maximize the FERS Supplement for Special Provision Employees
Nov 22, 2023
The Disaster of Not Retiring Soon Enough
Nov 20, 2023
How Sick Leave Can Help You Maximize Your Pension
Nov 20, 2023
Does My FEHB Work like a Medicare Supplement if I have Part A and B?
Nov 17, 2023
Watch This Before Taking a TSP Withdrawal This Year!
Nov 13, 2023
Can I Have State Taxes Withheld from my FERS Pension
Nov 10, 2023
Best States to Retire to for Federal Retirees in 2024
Nov 08, 2023
FERS Retirement Benefits 101: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Nov 06, 2023
Is my TSP Safe from Lawsuits?
Nov 04, 2023
Can I do a Roth Conversion within the TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)?
Nov 04, 2023
What FEHB Plan is Best for YOU w GEHA CMO Raj Vavilala
Nov 03, 2023
The Danger of Delaying Social Security
Nov 01, 2023
Is FEDVIP (Dental/Vision) worth Keeping into Retirement?
Oct 30, 2023
What is the Difference Between Blue Cross Standard and Basic
Oct 27, 2023
Guaranteed 5% Growth On Your Money. Perks of High Inflation
Oct 24, 2023
The Highest Paid Federal Employees
Oct 20, 2023
5 Big Advantages of Being Special Provisions Employee
Oct 19, 2023
The Best TSP L Fund (Lifecycle Funds) for You
Oct 18, 2023
2024 FERS Pension COLA Announced!
Oct 16, 2023
The New FED (LTC) Long Term Care Prices are Out!
Oct 11, 2023
7 Most Common End of Retirement Regrets
Oct 09, 2023
Can I Retire with 300k in My TSP?
Oct 06, 2023
These 4 Things Must Be Paid Before You Get Your Pension
Oct 04, 2023
Are There Better Investment Options Outside the TSP?
Oct 02, 2023
The Only 3 Things that Can Increase Your FERS Pension
Sep 27, 2023
3 Important Tax Strategies Before The End of The Year
Sep 27, 2023
Why People Aren't Taking Social Security at 62 Anymore
Sep 22, 2023
Why Your Social Security Grows Faster than Your FERS Pension in Retirement
Sep 20, 2023
5 Hidden Retirement Expenses
Sep 15, 2023
The Cheapest Way to Pay for Long Term Care
Sep 13, 2023
Best Ways to Get Money Out of Your TSP
Sep 11, 2023
Will They Reduce My Social Security If I Worked The Same Year I Started Benefits?
Sep 08, 2023
I'm 60 with 500k in TSP. Can I Retire?
Sep 06, 2023
Worst Federal Employee Retirement Application MISTAKES
Sep 04, 2023
Should I Take a Contractor Position for the Last Few Years of My Career?
Sep 01, 2023
Getting into The TSP Before Age 50! New Rule for FERS Special Provisions
Aug 30, 2023
Retirement Won't Make You Happy
Aug 28, 2023
Check These 3 Things on your Agency's Pension Estimate. COMMON MISTAKES
Aug 25, 2023
Can I Retire at age 58 with 26 Years of Service?
Aug 25, 2023
How to Invest in The TSP in 2023
Aug 21, 2023
Does Sick Leave count as 5.8 hours/day or 8 toward service credit?
Aug 18, 2023
Higher Taxes are Already Scheduled
Aug 16, 2023
Top 5 Regrets of Retiring Federal Employees in 2023
Aug 14, 2023
What FEHB Plan Should I Have If I'm on Medicare but My Spouse Isn't Yet?
Aug 11, 2023
Should I Get a Lump Sum for My Annual Leave or Use It To Extend My Career?
Aug 10, 2023
Spousal/Survivor Social Security Benefits Simplified
Aug 09, 2023
How Much FEGLI Actually Costs. FEGLI Rates
Aug 07, 2023
Does My Spouse Need to Be On FEHB for 5 Years to Stay on Once I Retire?
Aug 04, 2023
Does the Government Continue to Pay for My FEHB Once I Retire?
Aug 02, 2023
Should You Take a TSP Loan? The Ultimate Guide
Jul 31, 2023
Can My Kids/Spouse Stay on my FEHB once I Retire?
Jul 28, 2023
Why You Should Retire Poor (on Paper)
Jul 26, 2023
4 Most Important Assets in Retirement
Jul 24, 2023
Can my Contracting time Count Towards My FERS Retirement?
Jul 21, 2023
Border Patrol Agent Retirement: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 19, 2023
Good FEGLI Alternatives
Jul 17, 2023
Should I Retire in January so My Annual Leave Won't Increase My Taxes?
Jul 14, 2023
How Much Do You Contribute Towards Your FERS Pension? Is it worth it?
Jul 12, 2023
Should I Move My Money Out of the TSP Once I Retire?
Jul 10, 2023
Can I Receive My Pension and my Spouse's Survivor Benefits at the Same Time?
Jul 07, 2023
Should I Pay Off My House With My TSP?
Jul 05, 2023
7 Things Happy Retirees Do (That Cost $0)
Jul 03, 2023
How Federal Retirees Actually Spend Their Time
Jun 30, 2023
Working While Receiving FERS Supplement or Social Security
Jun 28, 2023
The Worst States to Die In (Death Tax)
Jun 26, 2023
Do I Have to Get on Medicare If I Have FEHB?
Jun 23, 2023
3 Steps to Picking a TSP Investment Strategy
Jun 19, 2023
Can I Use My TSP Before 59 and 1/2
Jun 16, 2023
How To Get a Tax Break When Selling Your Home
Jun 14, 2023
5 Things Federal Retirees Wish They Knew Before Retirement
Jun 12, 2023
Is Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Deducted from Length of Service?
Jun 09, 2023
The Special Retirement Rules for Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Jun 07, 2023
3 Dumb Reasons to Retire this Year
Jun 05, 2023
Is It Better to Cash In Unused Leave or Use it Before Retirement?
Jun 02, 2023
Is The FERS Supplement Going Away? 2023 Update
May 31, 2023
Can You Retire with Only $400,000 in Your TSP?
May 31, 2023
Can Sick Leave Contribute to Getting the 1.1% to Increase My Pension?
May 26, 2023
What Parts of Your Federal Retirement Income Are You Taxed On?
May 24, 2023
Is My TSP FDIC Insured?
May 22, 2023
Don't Retire Until You've Paid Off These 5 Things
May 19, 2023
Should You Take the Social Security Lump Sum Payout?
May 17, 2023
How to Keep FEGLI into Retirement FOR FREE
May 15, 2023
Social Security is On Track for a 2033 Shortfall, What to do now!
May 12, 2023
Can I Keep FEHB (Health Insurance) into Retirement?
May 10, 2023
Traditional TSP vs. Roth TSP: Which one should you use in 2023?
May 08, 2023
How to Get Retirement Credit for Your Entire Career
May 03, 2023
The New FEHB for USPS Explained (PSHB)
May 02, 2023
The Ultimate FERS Retirement Checklist at 10, 5, 3, and 1 Years from Retirement
May 01, 2023
Should I Take 300k from TSP for House or 8% Mortgage?
Apr 28, 2023
The Crazy Retirement Rules for Customs and Border Protection Officers
Apr 26, 2023
3 Real Reasons to Retire This Year
Apr 24, 2023
Should I Use My Sick Leave Before Retirement? Or Let it Increase my Pension?
Apr 21, 2023
Prepare for the 0% FERS Pension COLA
Apr 19, 2023
Should I Withdraw Traditional TSP or Roth TSP First in Retirement?
Apr 17, 2023
I have 15 Years. Do I Qualify for a Postponed Retirement if I haven't reached My MRA?
Apr 12, 2023
The TSP withdrawal options and how they are taxed
Apr 10, 2023
When You Should Stop Saving for Retirement
Apr 05, 2023
Repeal of Social Security Taxes
Apr 03, 2023
Major FEHB and Medicare Changes Coming... Game Changers!
Mar 31, 2023
The Biggest Hole In Your Retirement Plan. This changes everything
Mar 30, 2023
Best Strategies if You and Your Spouse are Federal Employees
Mar 27, 2023
The Hidden Cost of FEHB (Health Insurance) in Retirement
Mar 24, 2023
How to Make Your TSP Last
Mar 22, 2023
Do I still get the 5% match if I contribute all to the Roth TSP?
Mar 20, 2023
Is Blue Cross Blue Shield Really the Best Plan for You as a Federal Employee?
Mar 17, 2023
How to Inflation Proof Your Federal Retirement
Mar 15, 2023
I have 30 Years but I Haven't Reached My MRA, Can I Retire under FERS?
Mar 13, 2023
What you Need to Know as a FERS Dual Status Technician/Military Reservice Technician
Mar 10, 2023
5 Steps to Maximize FERS Federal Retirement
Mar 08, 2023
Does My Spouse Keep my FERS Benefits If I Die While Working?
Mar 06, 2023
How to Get the Biggest FERS Pension Possible
Mar 03, 2023
Warren Buffet's Favorite TSP Fund
Mar 01, 2023
Can I Keep All My Federal Insurance Into Retirement?
Feb 27, 2023
How to Get to the 0% Tax Bracket in Retirement
Feb 24, 2023
What to Do Right Now if You're Retiring Within 5 Years
Feb 22, 2023
How to Actually Invest Your TSP in Retirement
Feb 20, 2023
The Truth about TSP Fund Fees
Feb 15, 2023
Irrevocable Decisions Made at Retirement
Feb 13, 2023
Government Suspending The Long Term Care Program
Feb 10, 2023
Do I Need Both FEHB and Medicare as a Federal Employee?
Feb 08, 2023
How to Pay $0 Taxes on Your Social Security
Feb 07, 2023
Should I Buy My Retirement Home with My TSP Funds?
Feb 03, 2023
The G Fund is SUSPENDED: What it Actually Means
Feb 01, 2023
3 Tips for a Successful Retirement (Hint: Ignore Politics)
Jan 30, 2023
What Happens to My Military Retirement if I take a FERS Federal Employee Job?
Jan 27, 2023
This New Rule Changes Everything for Special Provisions
Jan 25, 2023
Die With Zero: Getting the Most from Your Money Before It's Too Late
Jan 23, 2023
How to Not Run Out of Money in Retirement: Example and Case Study
Jan 20, 2023
Why it Takes 6 Months to Receive Your FERS Pension After Retirement
Jan 18, 2023
Should I Take the TSP Annuity Option?
Jan 16, 2023
Secure Act 2.0 - Tons of Federal Benefit Changes
Jan 13, 2023
Warren Buffet's Best Investing Advice for Federal Employees
Jan 11, 2023
How to Retire as a Federal Employee in 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Should I Leave Federal Government for More Money at Private Company?
Jan 06, 2023
How to Get the Maximum Social Security Payment
Jan 04, 2023
67% of Federal Employees Have This HOLE in Their Retirement Plan
Jan 02, 2023
The Market is Down. Is Now a Good Time to Take a TSP Loan?
Dec 29, 2022
How to Avoid Taxes on Your Federal Retirement
Dec 27, 2022
How to Get FEHB to Pay for Medicare Premiums
Dec 22, 2022
How to Double Your TSP (2023 Update)
Dec 20, 2022
2023 TSP Contribution Limits: How Much Should YOU Contribute?
Dec 15, 2022
Does My TSP Continue to Grow Even if I'm Taking Withdrawals?
Dec 13, 2022
Best Days to Retire in 2023 as a FERS Federal Employee
Dec 08, 2022
The Retirement Rules for Foreign Service Federal Employees
Dec 06, 2022
5 Purchases Federal Retirees Almost Always Regret
Dec 01, 2022
FERS High-3 Calculator 2023
Nov 24, 2022
How the L Funds are Changing in 2023
Nov 22, 2022
Should I Delay My Pension to 62 for COLA's ?
Nov 17, 2022
How to Find The Best FEHB Plan w/ Art Nizza CEO of GEHA
Nov 15, 2022
Average Retirement Savings at 60 | Are You Prepared?
Nov 10, 2022
3 Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits
Nov 08, 2022
Exactly When You Should Get Rid of FEGLI
Nov 03, 2022
5 Best Strategies to Maximize FEHB for 2023
Nov 01, 2022
States That Won't Tax Your Federal Retirement in 2023
Oct 27, 2022
How to Not Lose Your FEHB Once You Retire
Oct 25, 2022
Your TSP or Your Life: You Decide
Oct 20, 2022
2023 FERS Pension COLA Announced!
Oct 18, 2022
Can I Withdraw from My TSP Even if I Am Still an Active Federal Employee?
Oct 13, 2022
FERS Retirement Benefits 2023: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Oct 11, 2022
Retirement Rules for Air Traffic Controllers and How to Calculate Your Pension
Oct 06, 2022
3 Things You Must Do Before You Retire
Oct 04, 2022
What the 4.6% Pay Increase Actually Means for You
Sep 29, 2022
How to Calculate Your FERS Retirement/Pension (Quick and Easy)
Sep 27, 2022
Top 5 TSP No-No's You Need to Avoid
Sep 22, 2022
Can I Access My TSP if I Retire Early?
Sep 20, 2022
Open Season is Coming: Changes You Need to Make This Year
Sep 15, 2022
FERS Federal Retirement Timeline :What to Expect in the First Year of Retirement
Sep 13, 2022
The 5 Great Reasons to Start Social Security at 62
Sep 08, 2022
How to Not Lose Your FEDVIP (Dental and Vision) When You Retire
Sep 06, 2022
Why The New TSP Website Started So Badly
Sep 01, 2022
Biggest Mistake in The 1st Year of Retirement
Aug 30, 2022
How FEHB Changes When You Retire
Aug 25, 2022
How This Federal Employee Retired with 3 Million in His TSP
Aug 23, 2022
2023 FERS Pension COLA - Lower Than Expected?
Aug 19, 2022
Retirement Advice Financial Advisors Won't Tell You
Aug 16, 2022
If You are On Your Spouse's Health Insurance, Do this Now!
Aug 11, 2022
I'm 62 with 1 Million in TSP. Can I Retire?
Aug 09, 2022
Medicare Premiums Are Going Down in 2023?!?
Aug 04, 2022
How to Pick the Best Funds for Your Retirement Accounts
Aug 02, 2022
When Can I Retire as a Special Provisions Federal Employee (Air Traffic Controller, Fire Fighter, Law Enforcement)
Jul 28, 2022
When Can I Retire as a FERS Federal Employee: The Ultimate Guide
Jul 27, 2022
Why the Federal Employee Retirement Age May Go Up
Jul 21, 2022
Once You've Maxed out The TSP, Do this!
Jul 21, 2022
How Much Income Will Your TSP Really Provide in Retirement?
Jul 21, 2022
Do You Have To Pay Taxes (Again?) On Your Federal Retirement?
Jul 21, 2022
The G Fund is Now The Biggest TSP Fund!
Jul 05, 2022
The Best Place for Your TSP once You Retire
Jun 30, 2022
Don't Waste Your Money on These 3 Retirement Killers
Jun 28, 2022
Please Watch This Before Using the TSP Mutual Fund Window
Jun 23, 2022
The Largest TSP Account Ever
Jun 21, 2022
Does The FERS Supplement Force Me to Take Social Security at 62?
Jun 16, 2022
My TSP isn't Growing, Should I Take Some out to Pay off House?
Jun 14, 2022
Should You Keep Your Mortgage for the Tax Deduction?
Jun 09, 2022
What Gets Deducted from Your Annual Leave Lump Sum
Jun 07, 2022
Why Your FERS Pension Lags Inflation (Until Now?)
Jun 02, 2022
How to Contribute $34,480 into Your TSP Every Year
May 31, 2022
Why The TSP G Fund is So RISKY
May 26, 2022
How to Live the Rich Life In Retirement (With Modest Income)
May 24, 2022
Why Federal Employees Waste Money on This
May 19, 2022
How Much You Are Really Paying to Invest in The TSP
May 13, 2022
Why The TSP is Dropping: The Truth
May 10, 2022
Returning to Work as a FERS Retiree-What You Need to Know
May 06, 2022
3 Assets You Need to Have by Retirement
May 03, 2022
Why Aren't Federal Employees Using the Roth TSP?
Apr 28, 2022
These Bonds Are Paying 9%?
Apr 22, 2022
Top 5 Regrets of Retiring Federal Employees
Apr 20, 2022
HSA vs. FSA: The Ultimate Guide for Federal Employees
Apr 13, 2022
OPM's Retirement Backlog Higher Than Ever
Apr 11, 2022
What Rising Interest Rates Means for Your Retirement
Apr 09, 2022
What The Average Retirement Plan Looks Like for OUR Clients
Apr 06, 2022
When You Shouldn't Max Out The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)
Apr 04, 2022
New Bill Forces Federal Employees into Medicare. The Choice is Gone
Apr 01, 2022
The New TSP Funds are EXPENSIVE
Mar 30, 2022
How to Protect Your Retirement Against Inflation
Mar 28, 2022
How RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) Actually Affect Your TSP
Mar 24, 2022
Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield Need To Know This
Mar 22, 2022
How Making Extra Money Will Lower Your FERS Supplement and Social Security
Mar 17, 2022
Should I Elect a Survivor Benefit for My Spouse on My FERS Pension?
Mar 15, 2022
Why Retiring at 62 is Amazing (but not always worth it)
Mar 10, 2022
Why You Need To Retire Early (Or Maybe Even Right Now)
Mar 08, 2022
Your TSP Needs to Be 10X Your Salary to Retire?
Mar 07, 2022
This is The Worst Type of Federal Retirement
Mar 03, 2022
How To Know You Can Comfortably Retire as a Federal Employee
Mar 01, 2022
Is it Cheaper to Just Have Medicare in Retirement (No FEHB)?
Feb 24, 2022
The Most Tax Friendly States for Federal Retirees
Feb 22, 2022
Should You Really Stay in TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in Retirement?
Feb 17, 2022
Best Dates to Retire in 2022 as a Federal Employee
Feb 15, 2022
Massive Changes to TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) in 2022
Feb 10, 2022
How to Maximize Your Federal Career and Avoid Burnout w/ Love Rutledge
Feb 08, 2022
Q&A: Can I Move My TSP to an IRA Before Retirement?
Feb 03, 2022
If Your TSP Lost Money Last Month, Do This
Feb 02, 2022
The Big Change To Your FEHB (Health Insurance) In Retirement
Feb 01, 2022
Q&A: Should I Wait To Retire Until After Step Increase?
Jan 29, 2022
How To Pick Your Federal Retirement Date & 3 Common Mistakes
Jan 27, 2022
Warren Buffett's TSP Investment Strategy
Jan 25, 2022
Q&A: Should I Replace My FERS Survivor Benefit with Life Insurance?
Jan 22, 2022
Federal Employee Retiring Within 5 Years? Don't Miss These 5 Things
Jan 20, 2022
Dave Ramsey's TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) Advice: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Jan 18, 2022
Q&A: I Thought My FEHB Premiums Will Never Go Up In Retirement? Wrong!
Jan 15, 2022
3 Ways Federal Employees Can Retire Early (And The Downsides To Watch Out For)
Jan 13, 2022
Federal Employee FERS Retirement Benefits 101
Jan 11, 2022
Q&A: How To Avoid Medicare Income Penalties
Jan 08, 2022
I Bonds: How to Get an Almost Guaranteed 7.12% Return
Jan 06, 2022
How to Double Your TSP (Even If You Are Close To Retirement)
Jan 04, 2022
Q&A: Will My Spouse's Income Decrease My FERS Supplement and Social Security?
Jan 01, 2022
7 Big TSP Mistakes (That Feds Are Making Right Now)
Dec 30, 2021
Do You Really Need Medicare and FEHB as a Federal Employee?
Dec 28, 2021
Federal Employee Christmas Wishes
Dec 25, 2021
How Much You Need To Be Saving Into Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)
Dec 23, 2021
When to Start Social Security as a Federal Employee
Dec 21, 2021
Q&A: Ramifications of Retiring Early as Federal Employee
Dec 18, 2021
2 Major 2022 Tax Changes That Will Affect Federal Employees
Dec 16, 2021
3 Expensive Mistakes Federal Employees Make At Retirement
Dec 14, 2021
Q&A: You Can't Always Keep Your Dental/Vision Insurance Into Retirement?
Dec 11, 2021
When You Should (and SHOULDN'T) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Dec 08, 2021
How To Invest Your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan): The Ultimate Guide
Dec 07, 2021
Q&A: How Much Can I Contribute into The Roth TSP Every Year? Tax Free Money!
Dec 04, 2021
What Inflation Does To Your Federal Retirement!
Dec 02, 2021
Are You Overpaying for Federal Life Insurance (FEGLI)?
Nov 30, 2021
Q&A: Do I Make Too Much To Contribute to Roth TSP?
Nov 27, 2021
2022 Medicare Price Hike Will Be Largest Ever
Nov 25, 2021
What Every Young Federal Employee Needs To Know Now
Nov 23, 2021
Q&A: Can I Do Roth Conversions Within The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)
Nov 20, 2021
Tax Implications of Selling a Home Before/In Retirement
Nov 18, 2021
Working While Taking Social Security
Nov 16, 2021
Q&A: How Much It Really Costs to Keep Your Life Insurance (FEGLI) In Retirement
Nov 13, 2021
The NEW Tax Proposal for 2022. It's all Changing!
Nov 11, 2021
When To Retire Under FERS to Get Full Benefits
Nov 09, 2021
Q&A: 3 Questions to Improve Your TSP
Nov 06, 2021
The Big Social Security Changes for 2022
Nov 04, 2021
Should I File Social Security Early and Invest It?
Nov 02, 2021
Q&A:Is It Too Late to Start the Roth TSP?
Oct 30, 2021
Why Feds Get Clobbered in Taxes in The First Year of Retirement
Oct 28, 2021
Q&A: Will My Military Time Reduce My FERS Supplement?
Oct 23, 2021
Should You Start Social Security Right as Your FERS Supplement Ends?
Oct 21, 2021
FERS Retirement Benefits 2022: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Oct 19, 2021
Q&A: What Happens to Retirement Benefits If You Don't Get Vaccinated?
Oct 16, 2021
What Happens to Sick and Annual Leave at Retirement Under FERS?
Oct 14, 2021
How to Stop Working For Money and Have Money Finally Work For You
Oct 12, 2021
Can I Invest in The TSP and a IRA/Roth IRA at The Same Time?
Oct 09, 2021
Is a December Retirement Way Better Than January?
Oct 07, 2021
Traditional TSP Vs. Roth TSP: The Ultimate Guide
Oct 05, 2021
Q&A: Retirement Questions From USPS Employees
Oct 02, 2021
Can You Afford a 40 Year Retirement?
Sep 30, 2021
Top 3 TSP and IRA Rollover Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Sep 28, 2021
Q&A: How To Get Access To Your TSP (or IRAs) Early!
Sep 25, 2021
The Most Important 10 Years That Decide Your Retirement
Sep 23, 2021
How is The TSP Taxed In Retirement?
Sep 21, 2021
Q&A: The Only Time You Should Frontload Your TSP
Sep 18, 2021
How Biden's Tax Plan Affects Your Federal Retirement
Sep 16, 2021
Why Most Retirees Overpay Taxes (Don't Make This Mistake!)
Sep 14, 2021
Q&A: Getting the Most From Your TSP in Retirement
Sep 11, 2021
60% of Federal Employees Make This Mistake
Sep 09, 2021
Do Your Counterparts Really Make More Outside the Government?
Sep 07, 2021
Q&A: Should I Delay Social Security and Live Off TSP In the Meantime?
Sep 04, 2021
Real Ways to Build Real Wealth
Sep 02, 2021
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Do I Need Medicare and FEHB in Retirement?
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Jan 12, 2021
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