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How Do The FERS COLAs Work?

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How Much Should You Contribute To Your TSP?

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What TSP Amount is Needed to Retire?
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What TSP Amount Is Needed To Retire?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 8, 2023August 22, 2023

In this video, I discuss how FERS federal employees can quickly estimate how much they’ll…

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Benefits For New Federal Employees- 4 Tips
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Benefits For New Federal Employees: 4 Tips

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Joining the federal workforce is an exciting milestone for many individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding…

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Should Federal Employees Enroll In Medicare?
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Should Federal Employees Enroll In Medicare?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 28, 2023August 15, 2023

As a financial planner for federal employees, you can imagine that I get to help…

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When Should Federal Employees Claim Social Security
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When Should Federal Employees Claim Social Security

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on May 17, 2023August 23, 2023

Social Security benefits are a crucial component of retirement planning for federal employees. However, deciding…

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What Should Federal Employees Do With Their TSP At Retirement?
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What Should Federal Employees Do With Their TSP At Retirement?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on April 12, 2023May 12, 2023

As federal employees prepare to retire, they face a critical decision; what should they do…

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4 Risks Federal Employees Face In Retirement
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4 Risks Federal Employees Face In Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on March 22, 2023September 19, 2023

As federal employees enter retirement, they cross into foreign territory littered with risks. These risks…

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When Can Federal Employees Contribute To A Roth IRA
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When Can Federal Employees Contribute To A Roth IRA?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Roths are a powerful federal retirement planning tool! Whether it be your Roth TSP or…

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How Federal Employees Can Manage Their TSP In Retirement - 4 Percent Rule
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How Federal Employees Can Manage Their TSP In Retirement: The 4 Percent Rule

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on February 1, 2023August 29, 2023

You’ve worked hard for years, and now it’s time to ride into the sunset, but…

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Best 2022 Articles For Federal Employees
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Top 2022 Articles For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on January 11, 2023February 13, 2023

I think every federal employee can agree that 2022 was an eventful year. This past…

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8 Ways Federal Employees Can Improve Their Finances In The New Year
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8 Ways Federal Employees Can Improve Their Finances In The New Year

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

Given the wild year of market ups and downs paired with inflation we haven’t seen…

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