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FERS Insights: Social Security and Supplemental Annuity Strategies 1 Credit

Feb 20, 2025, 02:30 PM ET

FERS Insights: Social Security and Supplemental Annuity Strategies 1 Credit

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Feb 20, 2025, 02:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Discussing the difference between Social Security and Supplemental Annuity.
  • Identifying the full retirement age (FRA) under Social Security.
  • Explaining the impacts of taking SS early or taking delayed benefits.
  • Projecting potential gaps in retirement income and planning a solution.
  • Continuing to build your FERS puzzle.

Course Overview

As you consider your retirement options, it's crucial to ask yourself: What are my financial goals for retirement, and how do Social Security and supplemental annuities align with these goals? 

Social Security serves as the cornerstone of many retirees' financial plans, providing a steady stream of income during retirement years. However, understanding the nuances of Social Security, such as full retirement age (FRA), benefit computation, and the impact of early or delayed claims, is essential. 

This CPE Course will explore supplemental annuities, an often-overlooked aspect of retirement planning that bridges the income gap between early retirement and FRA. By examining the intricacies of these benefits, you'll gain clarity on how they fit into your overall retirement strategy. By understanding the benefits, drawbacks, and implications of each option, you can make strategic decisions that will lead to a secure and fulfilling retirement. 

This online CPE Course provides in-depth information on these major puzzle pieces and explains how they work together. Attendees will achieve a level of understanding and mastery of these financial components as they work towards a comprehensive retirement strategy Retirement Insights and continue to build their FERS retirement puzzle.

Join us as we uncover the keys to maximizing your retirement income through Social Security and supplemental annuities.

Key topics covered in this course:

  • Social Security: the Third Component of FERS
  • SS Decreased/Enhanced Benefit Chart
  • Social Security Facts
  • FERS Supplemental Annuity
  • Key Actions to Take: A Check-up of Financial Preparedness

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Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal, DSS Consulting

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For the past 35 years Ilene has provided financial literacy and investment education for individual clients to enhance their understanding of money, finances, and investments; and to organizations with a particular emphasis on retirement planning. She has worked for notable Washington, DC area investment companies in management and in building organizational depth in financial education. 

Ms. Slatko has significant experience in the areas of leadership development, team development, career development, executive coaching and talent management. She has expertise in designing learning solutions – virtual instructor-led training and instructor-led -- to meet the unique challenges of clients. She was a key provider of executive and employee education for The Southland Corporation, U.S. Mapping, Century 21, and ERA Real Estate. She has worked with executives and leaders in the areas of communication, selling, client management, leadership development, and team development. 

Ms. Slatko has extensive experience in Federal retirement programs and training federal employees. When the previous retirement system was replaced by FERS, Ilene was at the forefront of presentations to educate affected employees in their choices. She has been a trainer for retirement presentations at agencies throughout the DC area,

She has been a speaker at conferences including the Army Materiel Command Women’s Financial Day, Delaware Women’s Conference, and numerous youth financial literacy programs. Ms. Slatko is currently the host of a weekly Roku and Apple TV show called, The *It Show, the first financial program designed specifically for young women. In addition, she has been the Director of Training for companies in the financial and real estate fields. 

Ilene is an alumna of Marietta College where she studied Drama, Speech, and English. 

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Owen Mccafferty
Owen Mccafferty, CPA (US)
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Ms. Slatko always provides an informative presentation. Her knowledge of the subject matter, especially in annuities is most impressive. I recommend this seminar

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Lisa Mcnally, HRCI
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Very interesting and helpful information to know although I wish I had known about the preceding classes so I could have taken those before I took this one.

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