Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, helps federal employees to understand how each type of leave… more…
How CSRS Employees Are Impacted by Social Security’s WEP and GPO Provisions
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, helps eligible CSRS employees understand how their Social Security benefit may be financially impacted by two provisions — the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset — so they know what to expect in retirement more…
Why 62 Is the Magic Age for FERS Employees to Retire
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, helps FERS employees to understand the potentially significant incentives in store for them if they can hang on to retire from federal service until age 62. more…
There’s A Lot to Love About the Thrift Savings Plan – and Some Surprises, Too
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik,helps federal employees better understand their TSP options while working, and begin to leverage the TSP to be a powerful part of their bigger retirement picture. Plus — a few bonuses and challenges to help them make the most out of their TSP experience more…
How to Submit a Healthy Federal Retirement Application Package
Learn how — after making sure all documents, forms and information are complete — a retiring federal employee will be submitting a “healthy” federal retirement package under OPM’s guidelines, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays in processing of their retirement application package more…