In this episode Jason interviews Dan Jamison, CPA and author of the FERS guide about why the FERS survivor annuity election is important.  We also discuss how to know if you are ready to retire, what is the difference between a deferred vs postponed annuity, premium conversion for FEHB, what can a federal employee or annuitant expect when divorcing. 

Below are articles and resources discussed in this podcast episode:

FERS Guide:
Dan Jamison’s online FERS Guide
https://fersguide.com/

FERS Guide the Book by Dan Jamison:
Regular FERS 2020
https://amzn.to/2HpFEzK

Special Category FERS 2020
https://amzn.to/35leWR1

FERS Eligibility

Deferred vs Postponed Annuity

Premium conversion & paying FEHB with pre tax dollars