Helping equip federal employees with the knowledge they need to prepare to retire.

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Helping equip federal employees with the knowledge they need to prepare to retire.
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Recent Episodes

May 14, 2026
TSP Withdrawal Rules in Retirement
<p>Jesse Black and Steven Puckett break down the updated TSPwithdrawal rules for federal employees in retirement. In this episode, they cover lump sum withdrawals, installment payments, TSP annuities, tax withholding considerations, and important details retirees should understand before accessing their retirement savings. Practical, easy-to-followinformation designed to help federal employees better understand how TSP withdrawals work in retirement.</p><p></p>

April 8, 2026
Top Federal Retirement Questions
<p>In this FedSmart Q&A episode, Jesse Black and StevenPuckett answer three of the most common questions federal employees ask when planning for retirement. From Social Security earnings limits to Roth TSP misconceptions and the differences between postponing and deferring retirement,this episode breaks down key details that often create confusion.</p><p>If you're approaching retirement or just trying to betterunderstand your options, this conversation offers practical clarity on decisions that can impact your long-term strategy.</p>

March 31, 2026
When You’re Ready to Get Serious About Federal Retirement
<p>Many federal employees spend decades saving and reparingfor retirement, only to enter it without a clear plan for how to actually use their money.</p><p>In this episode, Jesse Black and Steven Puckett walk throughwhat they are seeing in real conversations with federal employees across the country. From underutilizing retirement savings to withdrawing too much too soon, they discuss how a lack of personalized planning often leads to missedopportunities or unnecessary risk.</p><p>This conversation highlights the importance of understandinghow your pension, Social Security, and TSP work together, and why general advice is not enough when it comes to retirement decisions.</p>
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