277 episodes

Financial Planner and benefits experts discuss the intricacies of
the Federal Employee Retirement System. This real world experience allows these benefits experts to address questions they are most frequently asked by Feds as well as Human Resource departments on how benefits work.

Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast Micah Shilanski & Tammy Flanagan

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 110 Ratings

Financial Planner and benefits experts discuss the intricacies of
the Federal Employee Retirement System. This real world experience allows these benefits experts to address questions they are most frequently asked by Feds as well as Human Resource departments on how benefits work.

    The Hidden Tax You Need to Be Aware of in Retirement

    The Hidden Tax You Need to Be Aware of in Retirement

    • 5 min
    Does Sick Leave Count as 5.8 Hours Day or 8 Toward Service Credit

    Does Sick Leave Count as 5.8 Hours Day or 8 Toward Service Credit

    • 7 min
    #101 Secure Your Retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan

    #101 Secure Your Retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan

    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 you need to navigate the complexities of retirement planning confidently.
    Whether it's an OPM update or a rule that you should be careful about, we've got it all covered. 
    Don't let misinformation or misunderstanding derail your retirement plans. Tune in now to ensure you're fully equipped for success and take the first step toward securing your financial future.
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    • 36 min
    How do I Calculate My High-3?

    How do I Calculate My High-3?

    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 the last 24 months and the highest 12 months from my previous FERS time back in the 1990s? Thank you so much. - Rich

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    • 2 min
    Is Social Security Going to Run Out?

    Is Social Security Going to Run Out?

    • 9 min
    Tax Management: How to Withhold Taxes From Social Security

    Tax Management: How to Withhold Taxes From Social Security

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
110 Ratings

110 Ratings

Philip Heard ,

Very Helpful Show For Federal Employees

I work for the Postal Service, and this show has a lot of helpful information for me. This podcast covers a variety of topics and will help get you thinking about any blindspots you may have in retirement planning.

annapt ,

Great information

The sheer breadth of knowledge and expertise in Micah and Tammy’s brains is staggering. I’m quite a few years away from retirement but listening to them has inspired me to put my “ducks in a row” and set up a PLAN. I want to THANK them both for sharing their client anecdotes, providing tips and explaining tricky concepts clearly.

Sarita7981 ,

Excellent info

Good retirement planning Info. Nice short episodes. I appreciate all the advice. The intro music and outro disclaimers are very annoying to listen to. The legal disclaimers voice is worse than listening to nails on a chalkboard. It has caused me to unsubscribe a few times.

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