Kevin emphasizes the importance of updating beneficiaries in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for federal employees. He explain that when a person dies, the assets in their TSP account will go to the designated beneficiaries.

In transcript, Kevin addresses a common misconception about federal employees' health insurance. He clarify that federal couples, who are both federal employees, do not necessarily need to have separate health insurance plans.

In this transcript, Kevin addresses the question of how part-time work affects federal employees' retirement benefits. He explain that part-time hours are treated as if they were full-time when calculating retirement benefits.

In this transcript, Kevin addresses a question regarding state taxes on federal retirement in Kansas. He explain that whether or not state tax is charged on retirement income depends on the specific source of income.

In this transcript, Kevin addresses a question about the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLE) coverage. He clarify that FEGLE does offer automatic approved coverage, regardless of the individual's health situation, but only when they are first hired or during rare open seasons.

Kevin emphasizes the importance of understanding and defining terms accurately when discussing retirement. He highlight the confusion that can arise when terms are mixed up, particularly in relation to the concept of a survivor.

In this transcript, Kevin addresses a question about the impact of working while receiving Social Security benefits. He explain that if someone retires at 62 and starts drawing Social Security, they may still work, but there is an earnings test that can result in a penalty.

Kevin discusses the impact of divorce on federal benefits such as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and pension. He clarifies that while divorce can often affect these benefits, it is not always the case.

In this transcript, Kevin discusses a question posed in one of their workshops regarding life insurance. The person asking the question is 62 years old with considerable savings and no spouse to leave money to after their passing.

In this transcript, Kevin addresses a question about whether it is better to put money into an IRA Roth or a TSP Roth for someone who is retiring in one year.