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The Strategy of the Survivor Benefit Plan

November 21, 2025 Chris Kowalik

 

The art of protecting income for your spouse.

  • ELIGIBILITY: Who can be protected under this program
  • AMOUNT: The maximum protection available to a spouse
  • CONNECTION: The effect this decision has on other benefits
  • DECISIONS: When and how this irrevocable decision is made
  • CHANGES: How divorce and remarriage before/after retirement affect this benefit

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Related:

  • Your Survivor Benefit Plan vs. Life Insurance
  • Back Door Roth IRA Strategy Still Available Under the New Tax Law

About Chris Kowalik

Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed FedImpact Workshops, the FedImpact Podcast, and the FedImpact Webinars, she empowers employees to make confident decisions as they plan for the days when they no longer have to work. Chris’ candid and straightforward nature allows employees to get the answers they need and understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement.
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