All Federal Retirement Benefit Videos

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CSRS/FERS Pensions

Thrift Savings Plan
(TSP)

Health Care
FEHB & Medicare

Life Insurance
(FEGLI)

Social Security & the Supplement

General Retirement Questions

The government made changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) by introducing a mutual fund window in 2022, offering access to 5,000 additional mutual funds beyond the typical GFC Sni funds. To explore these mutual funds, individuals can log into tsp.gov, create a mutual fund window account, and assess the fees associated with these funds. Despite the potential for higher fees, it's essential to evaluate if utilizing these mutual funds aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

The government made changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) by introducing a mutual fund window in 2022, offering access to 5,000 additional mutual funds beyond the typical GFC Sni funds. To explore these mutual funds, individuals can log into tsp.gov, create a mutual fund window account, and assess the fees associated with these funds. Despite the potential for higher fees, it's essential to evaluate if utilizing these mutual funds aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

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Mutual Fund Window

The Survivor Benefit Plan provides money and access to health care for a spouse if an employee were to die before retirement, with the benefit being free and automatic. After retirement, the spouse can still access the plan, but the employee would need to start paying for it if desired to continue the coverage. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

The Survivor Benefit Plan provides money and access to health care for a spouse if an employee were to die before retirement, with the benefit being free and automatic. After retirement, the spouse can still access the plan, but the employee would need to start paying for it if desired to continue the coverage.

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Dying Before Retirement

We want to highlight the importance of distinguishing between different Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for retirement and leave purposes. While the SCD for retirement can be found on pay stubs, the SCD for leave is different and crucial to understand to avoid making poor decisions. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

We want to highlight the importance of distinguishing between different Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for retirement and leave purposes. While the SCD for retirement can be found on pay stubs, the SCD for leave is different and crucial to understand to avoid making poor decisions.

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SCD and other details you missed

To adjust contributions in your TSP, access your employee portal and modify the settings either by a percentage of your salary or a specific dollar amount. Opting for a percentage allows for automatic adjustments with raises, suggesting a strategy of saving extra income for retirement. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

To adjust contributions in your TSP, access your employee portal and modify the settings either by a percentage of your salary or a specific dollar amount. Opting for a percentage allows for automatic adjustments with raises, suggesting a strategy of saving extra income for retirement.

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

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Put Your Raise Where

In retirement, FHB premiums are taken out of your pension, but not all other deductions. Different parts of your pension have different rules. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

In retirement, FHB premiums are taken out of your pension, but not all other deductions. Different parts of your pension have different rules.

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

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What Gets Pulled Out When

We want to highlight the importance of asking questions about retirement benefits, such as net pension and social security amounts, maximizing income and minimizing expenses, and tips to increase benefits. Attending workshops can help individuals ask the right questions to maximize their retirement. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

We want to highlight the importance of asking questions about retirement benefits, such as net pension and social security amounts, maximizing income and minimizing expenses, and tips to increase benefits. Attending workshops can help individuals ask the right questions to maximize their retirement.

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

Register: https://fedpilot.com

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The Questions You Haven't Been Asking

Remember to take in consideration the diferences between FEGLI and private life insurance, emphasizing that the best choice depends on individual circumstances. There is the option to increase FEGLI after certain life events, but we also suggest evaluating the cost and value of private life insurance. We want to highlight the importance of regularly assessing one's insurance needs and adjusting policies accordingly. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

Remember to take in consideration the diferences between FEGLI and private life insurance, emphasizing that the best choice depends on individual circumstances. There is the option to increase FEGLI after certain life events, but we also suggest evaluating the cost and value of private life insurance. We want to highlight the importance of regularly assessing one's insurance needs and adjusting policies accordingly.

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

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Reevaluating Your FEGLI

We want to share our advice on the best day to retire being the last calendar day of the month for maximum benefits. Contrary to HR suggestions, retiring at the end of a pay period may not be in employees' best financial interest. Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

We want to share our advice on the best day to retire being the last calendar day of the month for maximum benefits. Contrary to HR suggestions, retiring at the end of a pay period may not be in employees' best financial interest.

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

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You Are Retiring When!

The workshop on retirement benefits is far from boring; participants express surprise at the engaging content, with comments like "great presentation" and "I feel like such a newbie." We want to emphasize the importance of taking action after learning, we ensure participants will stay awake, engaged, and motivated throughout the workshop! Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better. Register: https://fedpilot.com Want to ask a question for me to answer in a video? Ask at https://fedpilot.com/contact-us

The workshop on retirement benefits is far from boring; participants express surprise at the engaging content, with comments like "great presentation" and "I feel like such a newbie." We want to emphasize the importance of taking action after learning, we ensure participants will stay awake, engaged, and motivated throughout the workshop!

Join us at a Fed Pilot workshop (webinar or in-person) and not only learn about your benefits, but how to prepare for retirement. The earlier in your career, the better.

Register: https://fedpilot.com

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These Aren't Your Typical Boring Workshops

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