• Mandatory Roth TSP Contributions for Incomes Over 145k in 2025
    Jan 14 2025

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    “Financial security means ensuring we have enough savings and income to support ourselves throughout retirement.”

    Chapters
    0:00 – The New TSP Catch-Up Rule Explained
    0:28 – Why Paying Taxes Now Might Benefit You Later
    1:34 – Evaluating Your Retirement Goals
    1:49 – Action Steps to Map Your Future Income

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  • What 2024 Taught Us About The Future
    Jan 9 2025

    Chapters
    0:00 – Reflecting on 2024 Achievements
    0:42 – Ep 1 Building a Stable Financial Foundation
    1:22 – Ep 2 Quality in ingredients
    1:41 – Ep 5 How long do you have to be married to someone Benefits
    2:10 – Ep 8 Understanding the Power of a Roth IRA
    2:35 – Ep 9 Not Having Enough in Retirement
    4:25 – Ep 10 Strategic Debt Management in Retirement
    7:39 – Ep 11 Asset Allocation & Diversification
    9:11 – Ep 12 Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Phased
    9:57 – Ep 13 Dying While Employed VS Dying in Retirement Beneficiary Benefits
    11:49 – Ep 16 Geoarbitrage & Relocating for Retirement
    20:17 – Ep 17 Crafting a Written Retirement Plan
    24:36 – Ep 18 Beneficiaries for Single Federal Employees
    26:35 – Ep 19 Tax Planning
    28:40 – Ep 20 Interest Rates Increase Affects
    31:03 – Ep 21 How much Do You cost?
    33:58 – Ep 22 Fiscal Policy Post-Elections
    37:28 – Ep 23 TSP I-Fund
    40:24 – Ep 24 Medicare Cost & Coverage
    42:50 – Ep 25 Feds Medicare Pros & Cons
    44:00 – Ep 26 Buy Back Military Time
    46:56 – Ep 27 Survivor Benefits
    49:39 – Ep 28 Inherited IRAs Limitations
    52:02 – Ep 29 What Are RMD's?
    53:29 – Ep 30 TSP & 401k in a Changing Economy
    55:50 – Ep 31 DOGE Musk and Ramaswamy FEDS Don't Stress
    57:42 – Ep 32 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

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  • Federal Employees Face Mandatory Return to Office in 2025
    Dec 31 2024

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    "Now’s the time to realize that a proper plan allows you to retire confidently while maintaining—or even increasing—your standard of living."

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    #RetirementPlanning #OpenSeason2024 #FEHB #FederalEmployees #HealthInsurance #Podcast #FinancialWellness #CDFinancial #HealthMeetsWealth #InsuranceComparison

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    2 mins
  • DOGE Elon Musk and Ramaswamy: FEDS Don't Stress
    Dec 30 2024

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    37 mins
  • What are RMDs? Why RMDs? and How to Tax Plan RMDs
    Dec 24 2024

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    "If you don’t make a plan for your money, someone else will – and it’s usually Uncle Sam."

    Chapters
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:30 - What Are RMDs?
    1:15 - Why RMDs Are Mandatory
    1:29 - Key Birth Year RMD Thresholds
    2:00 - Avoiding IRS Control Over Your Money
    2:35 - Roth IRA Benefits for Heirs
    3:21 - Building a Tax-Smart Retirement Plan

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    #RetirementPlanning #rmds #FederalEmployees #FinancialWellness #CDFinancial #HealthMeetsWealth

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    5 mins
  • TSP 401k Max Funding In Depth Look at 2025 Updates
    Dec 19 2024

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    "Retirement planning is not just about saving; it's about maximizing the resources you already have."

    Chapters
    0:00 - Podcast Introduction
    1:05 - Mr Rogers Culture
    3:25 - Importance of Maximizing TSP Contributions
    6:25 - 2025 Updates: Contribution Limits Explained - Catch-Up Contributions for Age 50+
    11:32 - The Power of Life Cycle Funds
    12:56 - Optimizing Retirement Strategies at 59½
    16:23 - Special Catch-Up Rules for Ages 60–63
    22:00 - What happens if you never do Catch-Up?
    25:08 - What happens if you DO Catch-Up?
    29:45 - Health Tip: The Nutritional Power of Eggs
    39:50 - Recap and Closing Thoughts

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    #RetirementPlanning #TSP #FinancialAdvice #Roth401k #MaxFunding #CatchUpContributions #InvestmentStrategy #TaxFreeGrowth #Podcast #CDFinancial

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    41 mins
  • I Inherited an IRA, Now What? Tax and Financial Planning
    Dec 18 2024

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    "Financial security is ensuring you have a clear plan to handle life's transitions, including inherited IRAs and their tax implications."

    Chapters
    0:00 - What Is an Inherited IRA?
    0:40 - The 10-Year Rule for Non-Spousal Inherited IRAs - Real-Life Example: Remodeling with IRA Funds
    3:15 - Tax Implications of Withdrawals - State Tax Considerations: Examples from AZ, TX, CA
    4:47 - Spousal Inheritance Options Explained - Younger Spouse Advantage: Birth Schedule Strategy

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    7 mins
  • RMDs Required Minimum Distributions – What? Why? How?
    Dec 12 2024

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    "Plan for your future now because time waits for no one."

    Chapters
    0:00 - On today's episode
    0:30 - What Are RMDs?
    4:41 - Who and How Are RMDs Calculated?
    6:00 - Age Requirements for RMDs
    7:21 - Why Planning RMDs Early Matters
    9:03 - The Importance of Tax Planning
    11:11 - Avoiding RMD Penalties
    12:43 - Strategies to Reduce or Eliminate RMDs
    16:27 - Using QCDs to Satisfy RMDs
    23:20 - Health Tip: Stay in Motion
    25:42 - Recap: Be Proactive

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    27 mins