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Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

Feb 26, 2025

How prepared are you if you no longer work for the Federal Government?

Maybe you accepted the Trump Administration’s “deferred resignation” package; maybe your agency did a Voluntary Early Retirement (authorized as a VERA); maybe there was a reduction in force of mass layoffs? Maybe you are one of the many federal...


Feb 24, 2025

Estate planning involves more than just creating a will; it's about ensuring financial security, protecting your loved ones, and avoiding common mistakes that may lead to unintended consequences.

In this podcast episode, Micah and Christian discuss essential estate planning topics, including the necessary documents, the...


Feb 19, 2025

Hello, at age 57 years and two months, I separated from federal service for a civilian job after serving 5.3 years and buying back 17.2 years of military time. I currently have a good civilian job and plan to continue working until at least age 62. (I will turn 59 in March 2025.) My question is: should I apply for...



Feb 12, 2025

My wife is a federal employee and will retire next year. She is going to be 50 years old. I am going to be 58 when she retires. I am on her health insurance which we want to continue having post retirement. Can I stay on her health insurance without her taking either survivor benefit? I understand that if she dies, I am...