FED Fridays
A weekly conversation on FERS, TSP, FEGLI, and Social Security for federal employees who'd rather learn a little every week than cram it all in right before retirement.
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FED Friday 8/28
In this episode Joe and Thom introduce the concept of a Roth Conversion. They share a hypothetical example and some best practices.
FED Friday 7/24
In this episode Thom and Joe discuss this being the time of year to begin gathering information if you want to retire by the end of the year, FEHB double digit premium increases, and general mindset pivots when prepping for retirement.
FED Friday 3/06
In this episode Joe and Thom discuss the FRC designation and why understanding Federal Benefits and how they impact your retirement is important.
FED Friday 2/27
In this episode Joe and Thom continue their conversation about the shift from the accumulation phase of retirement planning to the distribution phase of retirement planning. Specifically how sequence of return risk can drastically impact a portfolio.
FED Friday 1/30
In this episode Joe and Thom discuss what an FRC designation means and why it is important for Federal Employees to work with an FRC when planning for retirement. They also discuss the Rule of 72 and WHERE you save and the interest earned can make a big difference in the value of a retirement account.
FED Friday 1/16
In this episode of Fed Fri Joe and Thom discuss re-assessing the risk in your portfolio, the Rule of 100, the Buffet Indicator, and an offer for a no cost no obligation benefits report.
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