Nov 26, 2025
Most federal employees are surprised to learn that up to 85% of their Social Security benefits may be taxable in retirement. In this episode, Floyd Shilanski explains how Social Security taxation really works, what counts as “provisional income,” and why proper planning is essential to avoid unexpected tax bills.
Nov 25, 2025
Most federal employees never take advantage of one of the best tax-saving tools available to them: the Health Savings Account (HSA). In today's episode, Christian breaks down why HSAs are one of the most powerful and underutilized benefits in the FEHB system.
Nov 18, 2025
Have you ever wondered how to avoid running out of money in retirement?
In this episode of All About FERS, Certified Financial Planner™ John Raleigh breaks down practical withdrawal strategies for your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) so you can enjoy retirement without worrying about outliving your savings.
Nov 17, 2025
In this episode of Plan Your Federal Retirement, Jamie C. Shilanski, RFC®, talks about one of the most stressful situations federal employees face: a furlough.
Whether this is your first or fifth time experiencing one, Jamie breaks down practical, real-world strategies to help you stay financially stable, protect your...
Nov 11, 2025
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For many federal employees, deciding when to retire is one of the biggest financial and emotional choices you will ever face.
In this All About FERS episode, Christian breaks down both the financial math and emotional reality of delaying retirement by just one year.