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When Should I Start Taking Social Security Benefits?
When should you start taking Social Security benefits? John Mason, CFP®, and Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS, break down why this isn’t a simple age-62-or-70 decision. The short answer: for…
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Blogs, Federal Retirement Planning, Financial Planning Foundations, Medicare, FEHB & Tricare, VideosAre You Eligible To Keep FEHB In Retirement?
Can you keep your FEHB coverage after you retire? Most federal employees assume the answer is simple, but three specific…
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What Do I Do With My TSP When I Retire? 4 Options for Federal Employees
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, you’ve probably asked yourself: what do I actually do with my TSP once…
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Federal Employees: Is Your Retirement Plan Outdated?
Your retirement plan was built for a version of retirement you projected years ago. But if your actual retirement looks…
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Too Much Insurance in Retirement? How Federal Employees Can Cut Costs with FEHB and FEGLI
Are you paying for insurance coverage you don’t actually need in retirement? Federal employees covered by FEHB, FEGLI, and Tricare…
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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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Military Survivor Benefits Ask the Expert Radio Show
Michael Mason, CFP®, John Mason, CFP®, and James Bales host a military survivor benefit open season Ask the Expert Radio…
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John Mason Interview with the Macrini Morning News Team
John Mason was invited on the Macrini Morning News Show on March 30, 2023 to discuss the Military Survivor Benefit…
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Military SBP Open Season Interview with WAVY 10
John Mason, CFP®, President of Mason & Associates discusses rare opportunity for Military retirees to change survivor benefits. This is…
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Federal Employees’ Group Life Basic While Working
Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS discusses Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Basic. Learn about the cost, the extra benefit…
