Chris Kowalik presents how not to let short-sighted decisions ruin your big day. Your retirement date affects your pension, leave, and other benefits — as well as income taxes more…
4 Myths About Taxes in Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, explains why taxes can derail an otherwise great retirement plan more…
10 Ways to Get Your Financial Plan on Track in the New Year
How confident are you that you will have the money you need — when you need it? Retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, provides some tips to make the most of your 2023 financial resolutions more…
Retirement: Are You ‘In it to Win it?’
Chris Kowalik outlines five key elements of your approach to retirement — and how to win your game strategy more…
Why Your Agency’s Retirement Estimate Isn’t Enough
Chris Kowalik discusses the three areas where federal employees need to pay special attention to when they’re requesting and reviewing the retirement estimate from their agency more…
Your Mindset on the TSP in a Down Market
Chris Kowalik discusses how to assess your risk tolerance as it relates to your Thrift Savings Plan account, how long it takes to recoup your money after a down market, and what to do now if your account has already taken a loss more…
Playing Offense & Defense in Federal Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses how to increase the money you have to live the retirement you want — and protect that money from others who want to take it from you more…
Your Retirement Scorecard
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, outlines 20 key points to consider when determining your retirement readiness — plus get access to a free online quiz: Your Retirement Scorecard… more…
TSP’s Comedy of Errors in 4, 3, 2, 1…
Chris Kowalik discusses the legitimate frustrations federal employees have had about the Thrift Savings Plan’s recent transition to its new platform – and how they can protect themselves despite the TSP’s errors more…
The 3 Key Professionals to Have in Your Corner
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals the three key professionals federal employees should have in their corner as they prepare to retire – and how to get started. more…