Micah Shilanski, CFP®
Micah Shilanski is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional who specializes in helping federal employees get the most out of their retirement benefits. Micah helps his clients with tax planning, retirement planning, federal retirement planning, estate planning, and investment advice.
Plan Your Federal Retirement is a dba of Shilanski & Associates, Inc., an Alaska Registered Investment Advisor, with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.
What’s Left of Your CSRS or FERS Pension?
If you’re close to retirement, you’ve probably calculated your FERS or CSRS Pension. But did you remember to consider these important reductions in your retirement planning?
Considering Monthly TSP Payments in Retirement?
There’s an important factor most people overlook when they choose monthly TSP payments in retirement. You can choose how much you take out each month – but you don’t get to choose HOW the money comes out. Don’t let this catch you by surprise.
When the Highest Rate of Return Isn’t the Best
Here is a real story about someone who had enough money to retire but got caught up in chasing rates of return and had to return to work. Before you allocate your TSP, make sure you stay focused on your goals — not just chasing the highest rates of return.
How a Typo Could Delay Your Retirement from Federal Service
The SF 50 is the official form the government uses to determine your retirement eligibility and to calculate your pension. If there is an error or a typo, it could delay your retirement. Find out why you need a copy of all of your SF 50s, and how to review them before you retire.
Is 2010 Last Chance for Roth Conversions? Maybe…Maybe Not…
What if you can’t convert to a Roth IRA in 2010? Is 2010 really your last chance? The key to good tax planning is a future-orientation. You want to be asking the question, what can I do to lower my taxes in the future?
Unique Roth IRA Conversions for Federal Employees
Most people know you can convert money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. But Federal Employees may also be able to convert money from their Thrift Savings Plan or CSRS Voluntary Contribution Plan to a Roth IRA.
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