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FEFP: TSP Withdrawal Mistakes That Nobody Warned You About (EP120)
Saving for retirement is only half the battle; knowing how to get your money out without getting burned by taxes or rigid rules is where things get complicated. In this…
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FEFP: When Should Federal Employees Claim Social Security? (EP114)
Is claiming Social Security early really the smartest move, or could it cost you more in the long run? In this…
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How To Win With Your Thrift Savings Plan
Your TSP is one of the most powerful retirement tools available to federal employees, but only if you use it…
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FEFP: Your FERS Retirement: Back to the Basics (EP113)
Are federal employees sitting on far more wealth than they realize? In this episode, financial planners Tommy Blackburn and John…
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FEFP: Medicare in 2026 Part 2: No One Size Fits All for Federal Retirees (EP112)
Are you choosing your Medicare plan based purely on math or on what truly fits your life? In Part 2 of…
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FedSmith: Avoiding the Tax Trap: What the Elimination of WEP and GPO Means for Your Income and Taxes
Originally published on FedSmith.com, authored by John Mason. The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025,…
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What Is Financial Planning for Federal Employees? (And Why It’s Not What You Think)
What does financial planning actually mean for federal employees? It’s not the same as planning for everyone else. Your FERS…
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FERS Cost of Living Adjustment: Why “Diet COLA” Is Still Worth Hundreds of Thousands
Understanding your FERS cost of living adjustment (COLA) is crucial for retirement planning. Unlike CSRS pensions that receive full CPI…
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FEFP: An Inside Look at Strategic Planning Season (EP94)
How strategic planning meeting season delivers real-time actions and meaningful client connections. About the Episode: • How Mason & Associates…
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FEFP: Inside the Strategy Room: Growing with Purpose (EP93)
How Mason & Associates is enhancing client service through intentional growth. About the Episode: • Why capacity management leads to…
