Sep 30, 2025
Are TSP Lifecycle (L) Funds the set-it-and-forget-it solution they promise to be? Or could they actually be playing it too safe, too soon?
In this episode of All About FERS, Christian takes a closer look at how the L Funds inside the Thrift Savings Plan work, including the L 2050, L 2040, and L 2030 funds. He breaks...
Sep 23, 2025
Are you a federal employee who also served in the military? Did you know you can buy back your military time to boost your FERS pension and even retire earlier?
In this episode of All About FERS, John walks you through everything you need to know about military buyback, including:
✅ What buying back military time...
Sep 22, 2025
Healthcare is one of the most important, and often most confusing, parts of retirement. For federal employees, the combination of Medicare and FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) adds unique rules, costs, and opportunities. In this episode of Plan Your Federal Retirement, Micah and John break down the myths,...
Sep 17, 2025
Can you buy back your military time and still keep
your military retirement pay? 🤔
That’s exactly what Walt, a retired Air Force Veteran and
combat-injured, wanted to know.
In this episode of the FERS Federal Fact Check, Micah will help you
understand:
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The common rule for military buyback and retirement pay
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The...
Sep 16, 2025
Social Security and Medicare are two of the most important benefits you’ll rely on in retirement, but they don’t always start at the same time, and the rules can get confusing.
In this episode, Christian Sakamoto answers a listener’s question, and he will walk you through:
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When you can claim Social Security vs....