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.

2025 TSP Contribution Limits: How Much Should YOU Contribute?

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.

01-06
04:53

The FERS Pension Calculation is Simple: Here's Why

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.

01-03
07:42

2025 Update: Changes to Federal Employee 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.

01-01
05:10

Using the 4% Rule & Bucket Strategy for Your TSP

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.

12-30
07:40

Why Is December 31 Such a Common Retirement Date?

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.

12-27
06:17

Is Not Having FEHB a Good Idea?

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.

12-25
06:39

Can Unused Sick Leave Increase My Age in the Retirement Calculations?

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.

12-23
04:58

New Update: Roth Conversions Within the TSP in 2026

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.

12-20
04:20

How Well off Are Feds Compared to Others 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.

12-18
05:12

FSA vs HSA for Federal Employees 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.

12-16
08:01

Is It Better to Use Your TSP Withdrawals Now to Get a Bigger Social Security Benefit?

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.

12-13
05:54

Does the 1.7% Multiplier Only Count Towards 20 Years as a Special Provisions Employee?

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.

12-11
03:02

At Age 57 & 30 Years of Service, Is It Better to Retire or Work Longer?

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.

12-09
05:28

What is the Difference Between Spousal and Survivor Social Security 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.

12-06
06:53

How to Increase Your FERS Pension With Military Time

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.

12-04
04:57

How Can Federal Employees Prepare For RMDs? (Required Minimum Distributions)

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.

12-02
07:29

What to Do with Survivor Benefits if Your Spouse Dies

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.

11-29
05:09

Are Roth Conversions Possible in The TSP?

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.

11-27
07:50

FERS Retirement Benefits 101 (2025 Update)

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.

11-25
08:08

The 3 Biggest Questions to Answer Before 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.

11-22
07:00

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