274 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 • 108 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.

    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
    #100 Retirement Real Talk: Honest Conversations About Life After Work

    #100 Retirement Real Talk: Honest Conversations About Life After Work

    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 Tammy Flanagan as they explore honest conversations about life after work. From financial planning to emotional preparedness, they cover it all, helping you navigate retirement gracefully and practically.
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    • 21 min
    The Best Days to Retire in 2024 as a FERS Federal Employee

    The Best Days to Retire in 2024 as a FERS Federal Employee

    • 10 min
    Federal Pension - A Guide for Former Federal Employees

    Federal Pension - A Guide for Former Federal Employees

    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 told me to contact OPM directly since I am no longer an active federal employee. I did not receive any information as to when I should being my federal pension application to obtain pension benefits beginning in September of 2024. - David


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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
108 Ratings

108 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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