Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed FedImpact Retirement Workshops, her workshop training team 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: CSRS & FERS Pensions Survivor Benefits Special Retirement Supplement Social Security Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Federal Long Term Care Insurance (FLTCIP) Thrift Savings Plan ...and more!
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, lays out the 8 planning principles that can help federal employees take control of their financial future
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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.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares Super Bowl insights and what that has to do with your retirement from federal service.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares how taking these steps early can help you to retire with financial confidence.
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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:
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses how your mindset may shift on you when the TSP takes a tumble.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses how playing both offense and defense can help federal employees to retire ready.
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.
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.
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reveals common "rules of thumb" and why federal employees are persuaded to follow them – and what to do instead.
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, offers insights into where federal employees should not be seeking advice from – and where to go instead.
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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.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reveals why high COLAs actually mean less money in the pockets of federal retirees.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reviews FEGLI Option C coverage and what happens when you no longer have eligible family members who are covered.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, covers the 3 rules that federal employees must follow to be allowed to keep their health benefits (FEHB) in retirement.
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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reveals the rules of the early withdrawal penalty (and how to avoid it) when taking money out of the TSP prior to age 59 1/2.
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