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Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

Micah Shilanski & Tammy Flanagan
Federal Employee Retirement System
Retirement Planning
Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan
Financial Planning
Health Insurance
Pension
Estate Planning
FERS
Medicare
TSP
Tax Planning
Federal Employees Health Benefits
Federal Employees Retirement System
Required Minimum Distributions
Pension Calculation
Taxes
Retirement Income
FERS Supplement
Federal Employee Health Benefits

Financial Planner and benefits professional discuss the intricacies of the Federal Employee Retirement System. This real world experience allows these benefits professionals to address questions they are most frequently asked by Feds as well as Human Resource departments on how benefits work. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 431 W 7th Ave... more

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Federal employees and spouses often hear the phrase: "It's an inheritance, so it's tax-free." But is that actually true? In this FERS Federal Fact Check episode, Micah Shilanski, Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, breaks down a common misunderstand... more

Are you accidentally putting your retirement at risk? In this week's episode, Micah Shilanski, Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, and Luke Eberly, Wealth Advisor, break down a common mistake we see: treating retirement accounts like an ATM without ... more

What happens if your TSP beneficiary isn't who you thought it was? This is a situation we've seen more often than you might expect, and it can create real issues for your family if not addressed in advance. If you're within 5–10 years of retirement, ... more

Are your retirement decisions guided by your own goals, or are they influenced by headlines, ads, and market noise?

In this episode of the Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast, Micah Shilanski, Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, and Floyd Shilans... more

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Floyd Shilanski
Father with years of experience working with clients on retirement planning
Episode: #149 Are You Letting Headlines Control Your Retirement Decisions?
Luke Eberly
Advisor at Plan Your Federal Retirement
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Episode: #148 Are You Missing These Tax Savings? Charitable Strategies Explained
John Raleigh
Advisor on the Plan Your Federal Retirement team
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Episode: #136 Maximizing Your Social Security: The Insider's Guide
Christian Sakamoto
Advisor in the office assisting federal employees with retirement planning
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Episode: #128 Why 'Buy and Hold' Doesn't Always Work?
Christian Sacamodo
Financial advisor and reoccurring guest
Episode: #123 TSP Withdrawals: When, How, and Why to Start

Host

Micah Shilanski
Co-host and primary host focusing on federal retirement benefits, taxes, and strategic planning.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • It’s “sedentary,” not “sedimentary”

    I’m not taking advice from a guy that doesn’t know what words mean. He was talking about lack of physical activity but used the word for a type of rock. Good luck to you, but wowza.

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    1
    Baran Fam iTunes Account
    United States5 months ago
  • Screech

    Good retirement planning Info. Nice short episodes. I appreciate all the advice. The intro music and outro disclaimers are very annoying to listen to. The legal disclaimers voice is worse than listening to nails on a chalkboard. It has caused me to unsubscribe.

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    2
    Sarita7981
    United Statesa year ago
  • Screech

    Good retirement planning Info. Nice short episodes. I appreciate all the advice. The intro music and outro disclaimers are very annoying to listen to. The legal disclaimers voice is worse than listening to nails on a chalkboard. It has caused me to unsubscribe a few times.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sarita7981
    United Statesa year ago
  • Theme song has to go

    Love the advice but the theme song is so annoying, can’t stand it

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    4
    A look at it
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Micah’s advice on federal benefits and taxes are just great. Thank you for all the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaron from Washington
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback highlights the usefulness for planning early and longitudinal retirement strategies.
Listeners appreciate the practical, actionable retirement guidance for federal employees.
Shows are described as short and informative, with some requests for lighter intro elements.
Several comments note the informative content but push back on the theme song and disclaimers.
Listeners value the depth from hosts' federal-specific expertise and real-world examples.

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FERS Paperwork Lost or Delayed? Steps to Get Back on Track
Q: Is your FERS retirement paperwork lost or delays? What steps do you need to do to get it back on track?
The host recommends locating your CSA number, logging into the OPM portal to open a case, and communicating with your assigned case manager, while acknowledging that the portal can be slow and follow-up may be necessary.
What Happens to Your Social Security If You Die Before Claiming?
Q: I will have the higher benefit and plan on not collecting Social Security until at least my FRA, which for him is 67. How is my wife's survivor benefit affected if I die before I start receiving Social Security?
The survivor rule is that your spouse will receive the higher of your benefit or their own, so delaying to maximize your own benefit often increases what your spouse can receive after your death; there isn't a lump-sum payment, and timing matters for optimizing the survivor payout.
#147 Does market timing always work?
Q: What trigger would tell you the market has bottomed out and it's time to buy again?
There isn't a reliable trigger; the bottom is unknowable in real time and trying to time it often leads to missed gains. The recommended approach is to maintain a plan and use disciplined strategies like dollar-cost averaging rather than trying to time the exact bottom.
#143 Tax-Saving Strategies for the Year-End: What You Need to Do Now
Q: What are the key financial strategies people should consider as they approach retirement?
They should manage cash flow, increase retirement savings, plan for taxes, and review benefits, especially concerning health savings accounts and beneficiaries.
Do trusts pay higher taxes on inherited TSPs and IRAs than individual beneficiaries?
Q: Would it be better to say my kids are primary beneficiaries instead of the trust?
Yes, because trusts are taxed at higher rates which can lead to significant tax liabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast

What is Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on federal retirement and benefits planning, combining practical guidance on TSPs, FERS, Social Security, FEHB/Medicare, taxes, and estate planning with real-world client scenarios. Episodes frequently emphasize proactive planning, reviewing beneficiary designations, managing earnings tests, and designing retirement plans around individual lifestyles rather than headlines. A notable strength is the hands-on, practitioner-led approach—hosts bring deep federal benefits expertise and real-world experience, often breaking down complex rules into actionable steps for federal employees and HR teams. The format includes concise episodes, practical checklists, and timely updates on policy changes that affect federal savers and ret... more

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2. Luke Eberly
3. John Raleigh
4. Christian Sakamoto
5. Christian Sacamodo

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