Tammy Flanagan
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Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program is fast approaching, but starting Sept. 1, for the first time in 10 years federal employees can enroll or increase their life insurance without a health exam, through the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
August 29, 2016 -
A rare enrollment period will open next month for the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program. You'll need to think about how much insurance you really need, and whether you want to keep it until retirement. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to sort it all out.
August 29, 2016 -
Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning, answers your questions about transitioning into retirement.
June 29, 2016 -
The Defense Department made a big splash in the world of federal retirement by recently introducing phased retirement to its civilian workforce, but for employees, the announcement still leaves some questions unanswered.
June 27, 2016 -
Figuring out your annuity under the various federal benefits program can be complicated. So complicated, the government often gets it wrong. If you think your payments are too low, it’s worthwhile checking and filing a complaint. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning. shares more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
June 23, 2016 Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey to discuss Social Security for active and retired feds, and the different ages when people become eligible for full benefits. June 22, 2016
June 20, 2016-
Long-term care is among the most expensive insurance options. Now everybody knows the 95-year-old widow who still mows the grass and shovels the snow herself, but the odds aren't that good. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director of the National Institute of Transition Planning, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin how you might want to think about it.
May 23, 2016 -
We're living longer and defined pensions funds are drying up, and the definitions of work and retirement are blurring. Benefits and retirement planning expert Tammy Flanagan talks about the impact of changing lifespans on federal retirement on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
April 12, 2016 Bob Leins, host of Federal News Radio's For Your Benefit show, joins host Mike Causey to discuss what you should be doing for this tax filing season. April 6, 2016
April 05, 2016-
In retirement, it's not enough to juggle your annuity, Social Security and your savings. You have to watch your spending. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more on hitting that moving retirement target.
March 18, 2016 -
Do you have an escape route from your job, the date you plan to retire? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you actually need two sets of numbers.
February 17, 2016 What are your best date(s) to retire? Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan will answer that question when she joins host Mike Causey on Your Turn. February 17, 2016
February 16, 2016-
If you're thinking of retiring or maybe retired a bit early, Social Security has a couple of curve balls for you. One of them concerns claiming your benefits. The elimination of claiming strategies that takes place this year is something you need to keep in mind. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to offer some insight.
February 09, 2016 -
Congress snuck in a few changes to applying for social security benefits that couples should take notice of, says National Institute of Transition Planning Benefits Director Tammy Flanagan
January 19, 2016 When or if you make it to retirement, a little advance planning could be worth its weight in gold. Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey to discuss what you should be doing now to guarantee the best deal in retirement. January 6, 2016
January 05, 2016