About FedImpact: Candid Insights for Your Federal Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, 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.
[Reduction in Force] Part 22: How Can I Access My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)?
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, reviews the IRS rules which allow federal employees to take from their TSP at various ages if they are RIF’ed.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
How do employees access TSP after they have separated (resigned or retired)
How long employees have to wait take withdrawals from TSP
What penalties may apply to withdrawals prior to age 59 ½
Additional resources:
Link to full RIF training series: FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series
Local workshop locations and dates: FedImpact.com/attend
To be introduced to a local financial professional: FedImpact.com/request-to-meet (http://fedimpact.com/request-to-meet)
10 Mar 2025
[Reduction in Force] Part 21: What Should I Know if I’m a Military Veteran?
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, sheds light on what military veterans should know if they are going through a RIF process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Ensuring your veterans preference is in your service record
Process of buying back your military service
Retaining a receipt of your military buyback
Additional resources:
Link to full RIF training series: FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series
Local workshop locations and dates: FedImpact.com/attend
To be introduced to a local financial professional: FedImpact.com/request-to-meet
Webinar replay: Breaking Down the Military Service Buyback : https://fedimpact.com/webinar/replay-breaking-down-the-military-service-buyback/
10 Mar 2025
[Reduction in Force] Part 20: Will I Get to Keep My Government Insurance (FEHB, FEGLI, FLTCIP & FEDVIP)?
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, explores the rules for keeping various government insurance programs such as health (FEHB), life (FEGLI), dental and vision (FEDVIP), and long term care (FLTCIP).).
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Rules for being able to keep various federal benefits
Timelines for changes to take place
How the cost can change for each benefit
Additional resources:
Link to full RIF training series: FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series
Local workshop locations and dates: FedImpact.com/attend
To be introduced to a local financial professional: FedImpact.com/request-to-meet
FEGLI Handbook citing 5-year rule: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/reference-materials/publications-forms/feglihandbook.pdf#page=114
FEHB Waiver Policy: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/annuitants/#current
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