Retirement Planning Checklists

Helping You Navigate Federal Retirement Planning

Free Downloadable checklists and cheat sheets

Secure your financial future with the right tools. These checklist helps federal employees and retirees navigate pension planning, maximize savings, and make informed decisions for a stable retirement. Whether you're starting or refining your strategy, use this guide to stay on track.

Submitting Health Benefits, Life Insurance & TSP Elections Before Retirement

Health insurance, life insurance, and your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) are three of the most important benefits you’ll carry into retirement.

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Reviewing Your Federal Personnel Records Before Retirement

Before you retire, your Official Personnel Folder (OPF) and related documents need to be 100% accurate. Missing, outdated, or incorrect records are a leading cause of retirement delays and miscalculated pensions

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Avoiding Mistakes on Your Federal Retirement Forms

Filing your retirement forms is one of the most critical stages in your federal career.

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Checklist: Submitting Your Federal Retirement Application

Your federal retirement application is more than just paperwork it’s the gateway to your financial security.

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Federal Retirement Countdown Checklist

What to Do 12, 6, and 3 Months Before You Retire Planning your federal retirement? Use this step-by-step checklist to stay on track and avoid surprises as you transition from federal service to retirement

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Verifying Creditable Service & Military Buyback

Your federal annuity is calculated based on your creditable service and even small gaps or uncredited time can reduce your lifetime retirement income significantly

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TSP Withdrawal & Rollover Checklist

For traditional (non-Roth) funds. Requires your info (Section I) and trustee’s certification (Section II).

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10-Step Checklist for Federal Retirement Preparation

Planning to retire from federal service? This 10-step checklist provides a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help federal employees prepare for a smooth and successful transition into retirement.

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OPM Retirement Quick Guide – Simplified and Clear

This easy-to-follow guide breaks down the essential steps and information federal employees need to understand the OPM retirement process.

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Pre-Retirement Checklist for Federal Employees

Pre-Retirement Checklist for Federal Employees is a comprehensive guide designed to help federal workers confidently prepare for retirement.

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Your Retirement Income Blueprint: Creating a Lifetime Paycheck

Your Retirement Income Blueprint: Creating a Lifetime Paycheck is a practical guide designed to help you turn your savings into a steady and reliable income throughout retirement.

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Tax-Smart Retirement: How to Reduce Your Tax Burden in Retirement

Retirement is a time to enjoy financial freedom, but without proper planning, taxes can take a significant bite out of your savings. By implementing strategic tax-saving methods, you can maximise your retirement income while staying compliant with tax laws. This guide provides actionable strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money

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Social Security Secrets: When & How to Claim for Maximum Benefit

Planning your Social Security benefits strategically can make a significant difference in your retirement income. As a federal employee, you have access to unique opportunities that can maximise your benefits while reducing taxation.

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Maximising Your FERS & TSP: A Smart Retirement Strategy

Planning for retirement can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can maximise your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) benefits and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to ensure long-term financial security.

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5 Costly Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Must Avoid

Retirement is one of the most significant financial transitions in life. For federal employees, navigating pensions, benefits, and tax implications requires careful planning.

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The Ultimate Retirement Planning Checklist

Retirement should be about enjoying life, not stressing over financial details. With so many moving parts FERS, Social Security, healthcare decisions it s easy to feel overwhelmed.

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