Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

Hello, I appreciate your videos very much. I am active duty and retiring next year, intending on becoming a GS employee. Can you do one on the military to civilian transition with regards to TSP and other issues, besides buying back time? I have both Roth and Traditional military accounts, and I assume they will be separate from the civilian ones. Will the Rule of 55 apply to my mi

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a secure retirement? Join our experts, Micah and Tammy, as they analyze advanced retirement strategies to help you achieve financial security in your golden years. From understanding the critical importance of tax planning to maximizing your TSP benefits and optimizing retirement income, they provide you with the knowledge and insights y

How do I calculate my high three? I was a FERS employee from 1991-2000 then returned to FERS in 2022. I am 58 with a total of 23 years of credible FERS retirement because I did a military buy back of my active duty time (I retired from the Army Reserve). I know I will be giving up my SRS, but I plan to quit working after 24 months in July 2024. Is my high three calculated based on

Are you ready to retire? Have you considered the emotional part of this journey? Are you and your spouse on the same page about your golden years and have the same expectations? Let's discuss long-term plans, the difficult situations that life can bring, and the importance of ensuring you enjoy your golden years and create memories with your family! Join hosts Micah Shilanski and T

I worked for the U.S. Department of Energy from 2/19/1995 to 9/1/2000. I turn 62 on 8/16/2024. I spent my entire federal career at the Nevada Operations Office in North Las Vegas, NV. I live there now. I approached that office to ask when I should begin my application for a federal pension and which office to send the required documentation to. Human resource staff at that office t