FedImpact: Candid Insights for Your Federal Retirement Chris Kowalik
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Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, empowers federal employees to make confident decisions as they plan for the days when they no longer have to work. Chris' candid and straightforward nature allows employees to get the answers they need, and to understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement.
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The 8 ProFeds Planning Principles
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, lays out the 8 planning principles that can help federal employees take control of their financial future
Key takeaways:
The timing of when you’re taking action The decision making process (and what happens if you don’t make decisions) Taking ownership of your future -
It's Time for Something New!
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the recent updates ProFeds has made to its website and resources for federal employees.
Key takeaways:
We have a bigger message to share with federal employees preparing to retire, We embrace growth and change, so we continue to bring you helpful tools and resources, We want to give federal employees a first-class experience. -
Retirement - Are You in it to Win it? (Super Bowl Edition)
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares Super Bowl insights and what that has to do with your retirement from federal service.
Key takeaways:
What to do when you find yourself as the “underdog” How to keep your head in the game and be “In it to Win it?” When your play calling becomes a crucial element of your game strategy Who to rely on for guidance and leadership when the stakes are high Why to always keep your eye on the game clock & understand the rules of the game -
Striving for Financial Freedom in Retirement
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, shares how taking these steps early can help you to retire with financial confidence.
Key takeaways:
NUMBERS: what facts and figures need to be on your radar TIMELINE: what does your retirement countdown look like ADVANTAGES: what unique decisions are available to you to give you an unfair advantage over your peers MINDSET: what shifts may need to be made to your thinking about your big retirement plan -
Why Your Agency's Retirement Estimate Isn't Enough
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, talks about three areas where federal employees need to pay special attention to when they’re requesting and reviewing the retirement estimate from their agency:
ACCURATE: are the numbers right? COMPLETE: are all the numbers and options there (even just for your federal benefits)? ENOUGH: is the information presented enough to make a full decision? -
Your Mindset on TSP in a Down Market
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses how your mindset may shift on you when the TSP takes a tumble.
Key takeaways:
Different stages of your investment journey (and how it changes your perspective on loss) Assessing your risk tolerance as it relates to your TSP How long it takes to recoup your money after a down market Highlights the #1 problem with TSP once you are retired What to do now if your account has already taken a loss
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