by Chris Kowalik
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.
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March 10, 2025
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">How do employees access TSP after they have separated (resigned or retired)</li> <li dir="ltr">How long employees have to wait take withdrawals from TSP</li> <li dir="ltr">What penalties may apply to withdrawals prior to age 59 ½</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional resources:</p> <p dir="ltr">Link to full RIF training series: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/RIF-training-series">FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Local workshop locations and dates: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/attend">FedImpact.com/attend</a> </p> <p>To be introduced to a local financial professional: <a href="http://fedimpact.com/request-to-meet">FedImpact.com/request-to-meet</a></p>
March 10, 2025
<p dir="ltr">ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, sheds light on what military veterans should know if they are going through a RIF process.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Ensuring your veterans preference is in your service record</li> <li dir="ltr">Process of buying back your military service</li> <li dir="ltr">Retaining a receipt of your military buyback</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional resources:</p> <p dir="ltr">Link to full RIF training series: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/RIF-training-series">FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Local workshop locations and dates: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/attend">FedImpact.com/attend</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">To be introduced to a local financial professional: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/request-to-meet">FedImpact.com/request-to-meet</a></p> <p>Webinar replay: Breaking Down the Military Service Buyback : <a href= "https://fedimpact.com/webinar/replay-breaking-down-the-military-service-buyback/">https://fedimpact.com/webinar/replay-breaking-down-the-military-service-buyback/</a></p>
March 10, 2025
<p dir="ltr">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).).</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Rules for being able to keep various federal benefits</li> <li dir="ltr">Timelines for changes to take place</li> <li dir="ltr">How the cost can change for each benefit</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional resources:</p> <p dir="ltr">Link to full RIF training series: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/RIF-training-series">FedImpact.com/RIF-training-series</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Local workshop locations and dates: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/attend">FedImpact.com/attend</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">To be introduced to a local financial professional: <a href= "http://fedimpact.com/request-to-meet">FedImpact.com/request-to-meet</a></p> <p dir="ltr">FEGLI Handbook citing 5-year rule: <a href= "https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/reference-materials/publications-forms/feglihandbook.pdf#page=114">https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/reference-materials/publications-forms/feglihandbook.pdf#page=114</a></p> <p>FEHB Waiver Policy: <a href= "https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/annuitants/#current">https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/annuitants/#current</a></p>
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