Haws Federal Advisors Podcast

Federal Employees enjoy incredible benefits but it can get confusing to know exactly how to handle it all. This podcast is the place for all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your Federal benefits and federal retirement. We cover topics such as the TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, your pension, investing, and much more.

How to Pick the Best FEHB Plan For You

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-13
04:36

5 Things the TSP Doesn’t Let You Do (But an IRA Does)

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-11
08:16

Is Hiring a Financial Advisor Worth it?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-08
07:27

The Highest Paid Federal Employees

Link to see the highest paid federal employees: https://www.federalpay.org/employees/top-100   Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-06
01:44

Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-04
05:50

Feds Hired after 2013 Pay 550% More for The Same Benefits

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

11-01
03:11

Why Are 2025 FEHB Premiums Increasing 13.5%?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-30
05:12

Is an IRA Better Than the TSP in Retirement?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-28
09:45

What Are the 5 TSP Funds Invested In?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-25
05:48

Can I Get the FERS Supplement After Age 62?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-23
04:21

How to Find all The Mistakes on Your HR's Pension/Annuity Estimate

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-21
06:44

How Much of Your Federal Benefits Does Your Spouse Inherit if You Die?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-18
05:45

How to Avoid Paying Taxes When Selling Your Home

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-16
02:53

FERS Pension COLA 2025 Announced!

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-14
02:52

Biggest FEHB Changes this Open Season: Interview w/ Raj Vavilala, Executive at GEHA

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-11
16:43

Can I Suspend My Social Security after I Already Started it?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-09
02:54

How to Use Designated Beneficiaries, Will and Trusts

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-07
05:51

Do I Lose My Annual Leave Payout if I Retire in January?

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-04
03:07

Is FEHB Still a Great Benefit in Retirement? Here's What Changes

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

10-02
04:32

Maximizing Federal Employees' 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Income

Free Copy of My Book: Building Wealth In the TSP: Your Road Map To Financial Freedom as A Federal Employee: https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/free-tsp-e-book   FREE WEBINAR: "The 7 Biggest FERS Retirement Mistakes":  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/7biggestmistakeswebinar   Want to schedule a consultation? Click here: https://hawsfederaladvisors.com/work-with-us/   Submit a question here:  https://app.hawsfederaladvisors.com/question-submission   I am a practicing financial planner, but I'm not your financial planner. Please consult with your own tax, legal and financial advisors for personalized advice.

09-30
07:06

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