FedImpact: Candid Insights for Your Federal Retirement
Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed Federal Retirement Impact Workshops, she empowers federal 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 to understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement. Topics include: The U.S. federal government's 401(k)-style Thrift Savings Plan Federal employees pensions (CSRS and FERS annuities) Life insurance Survivor benefits programs Federal retirement eligiblity Taxes in retirement Social Security cost-of-living adjustments and much more Produced by: My Federal Retirement
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Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares Super Bowl insights and what that has to do with your retirement from federal service.
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Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares how taking these steps early can help you to retire with financial confidence.
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Federal retirement expert, 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:
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses how your mindset may shift on you when the TSP takes a tumble.
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Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses how playing both offense and defense can help federal employees to retire ready.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals 20 critical financial topics to get squared away before retiring from federal service.
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Federal retirement expert, 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.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals the 3 key professionals federal employees should have in their corner as they prepare to retire – and how to get started.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals common "rules of thumb" and why federal employees are persuaded to follow them – and what to do instead.
Federal retirement expert, 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.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals why high COLAs actually mean less money in the pockets of federal retirees.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the new guidance just released by the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with respect to the withdrawals and the loan options for participants affected by COVID-19. Is taking money out of your TSP account under these rules advantageous for you? Or, are there some hang-ups that you haven't considered?
Federal retirement expert Chris Kowalik discusses the financial impact of the coronavirus is having on federal employees who are investors in the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, she addresses: Is there a reason to panic? Should you rebalance your TSP because of this market downturn? Are there any weaknesses exposed in TSP when we have a volatile market?
Federal benefits expert Chris Kowalik discusses the financial impact recent proposed changes to federal pay, benefits and retirement will have on both federal employees and retirees. Chris provides insight on the likelihood of whether each of the proposed changes may (or may not) happen -- plus some practical examples of how costly they could be if implemented.
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, shares the advantages and disadvantages of the Lifecycle Funds (L Funds) within the Thrift Savings Plan .
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