It's Time for Something New!
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the recent updates ProFeds has made to its website and resources for federal employees. Key takeaways: We have a bigger message to share with federal employees preparing to retire, We embrace growth and change, so we continue to bring you helpful tools and resources, We want to give federal employees a first-class experience ..read more
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Striving for Financial Freedom in Retirement
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares how taking these steps early can help you to retire with financial confidence. Key takeaways: NUMBERS: what facts and figures need to be on your radar TIMELINE: what does your retirement countdown look like ADVANTAGES: what unique decisions are available to you to give you an unfair advantage over your peers MINDSET: what shifts may need to be made to your thinking about your big retirement plan ..read more
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Why Your Agency's Retirement Estimate Isn't Enough
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, talks about three areas where federal employees need to pay special attention to when they’re requesting and reviewing the retirement estimate from their agency: ACCURATE: are the numbers right? COMPLETE: are all the numbers and options there (even just for your federal benefits)? ENOUGH: is the information presented enough to make a full decision ..read more
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Your Mindset on TSP in a Down Market
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses how your mindset may shift on you when the TSP takes a tumble. Key takeaways: Different stages of your investment journey (and how it changes your perspective on loss) Assessing your risk tolerance as it relates to your TSP How long it takes to recoup your money after a down market Highlights the #1 problem with TSP once you are retired What to do now if your account has already taken a loss ..read more
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Playing Offense & Defense in Retirement
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses how playing both offense and defense can help federal employees to retire ready. OFFENSE: Increasing the money you have to live the retirement you want DEFENSE: Protecting that money from others who want to take it from you BIG QUESTION: Are you playing to win, or are you playing to not lose ..read more
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TSP's Comedy of Errors in 4, 3, 2, 1...
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses the legitimate frustrations that federal employees have felt about the TSP's recent transition to its new platform – and how feds can protect themselves despite TSP's errors ..read more
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The 3 Key Professionals to Have in Your Corner
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reveals the 3 key professionals federal employees should have in their corner as they prepare to retire – and how to get started ..read more
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Why Federal Employees Should Avoid "Rules of Thumb"
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reveals common "rules of thumb" and why federal employees are persuaded to follow them – and what to do instead ..read more
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5 Places Where Feds Should Not Go to For Advice
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, offers insights into where federal employees should not be seeking advice from – and where to go instead. Key takeaways: The difference between “seeking information” and “seeking advice” The 5 government entities where feds should never go to for advice Where feds should go when seeking advice on strategy to maximize their financial situation ..read more
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How the FERS Supplement is Affected if You Work After Retiring
My Federal Retirement
by Chris Kowalik - ProFeds
5M ago
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, gives the simple formula to know if federal retirees might work themselves right out of the Special Retirement Supplement if they have a job after leaving federal service. Key takeaways: General overview of how the SRS program works The “earnings test” applied and what happens if you make too much money  We’ll cover a few examples (and give you an easy formula to figure this out for yourself) An overlooked element of the SRS earnings test that can be your silver lining ..read more
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