Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, provides insight on how federal employees married to one another likely have different choices on some key benefits decisions than employees married to a non-federal spouse. This episode includes a transcript more…
How FEHB and Medicare Work Together in Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, provides insight and tips on how the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program and Medicare work together in retirement. A transcript of this episode is provided. more…
How the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Works in Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, dispels some misconceptions of how the FEHB program works in retirement. more…
The Ins and Outs of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, provides clarity on how some FERS employees who retire prior to age 62 may receive the Special Retirement Supplement. A transcript of this podcast recording is also provided more…
How Part-Time Service Affects Federal Retirement Eligibility and Annuity Calculations
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, breaks down how part-time service may affect a federal employee’s eligibility to retire and the calculation of their pension more…
Retiring Under the FERS MRA+10 Provision
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares how a FERS employee — who may be considering retiring under MRA+10 retirement rules — will be affected by swift penalties more…
The Financial Planning Pep Talk for Federal Employees
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares how federal employees can get started in the often overwhelming process of planning for retirement more…
How to Work Yourself Right Out of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS)
Learn how getting another job after federal service can affect benefits such as the FERS Special Retirement Supplement more…
How to Leverage the Roth Thrift Savings Plan
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses how federal employees can leverage the Roth TSP to create tax-free income for themselves in retirement more…
Retirement Benefits for Special Provision Employees (Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters & Air Traffic Controllers)
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares her candid insights on how federal employees who are Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Air Traffic Controller are affected by different rules in several of their benefits more…