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Strengthening Your Financial Health with FERS 1 Credit

Strengthening Your Financial Health with FERS 1 Credit

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Learning Objective

  • Discuss why participation in the TSP is critical.
  • Review strategies around investing, asset allocation, and diversification.
  • Analyze retirement accumulation forecasts.
  • Explain how to continue building your FERS puzzle.

Course Overview

Although three separate components comprise the FERS retirement package, only one, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), allows federal employees to build true wealth. As the only one of the three components that rely on the individual to manage their retirement money, understanding the power of the TSP is the key. 

Let's begin by discussing critical elements such as the Minimum Retirement Age and the Age and Service Requirements for a Full Annuity. Understanding these milestones is fundamental to crafting a strategic Retirement Plan tailored to your needs and circumstances.

This CPE course will cover the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), often hailed as your secret weapon in retirement. From examining the TSP's structure to uncovering its investment options, we'll equip you with the knowledge to leverage this powerful resource effectively. We'll also address risk from both short-term and long-term perspectives, providing insights into managing volatility while aiming for sustainable growth within your retirement portfolio.

In this webinar, we'll focus on practical strategies for asset allocation, continue to build your FERS puzzle and utilize the Rule of 72 to forecast investment growth. Additionally, we'll explore seven key questions designed to contextualize your choices, empowering you to make informed decisions that align with your retirement goals. 

This course covers the following Major Topics: 

  • Minimum Retirement Age
  • Age and service Requirements for Full Annuity
  • The TSP: Your Secret Weapon in Retirement
  • Thrift Savings Plan 
  • Asset Allocation Strategies

Join us on this journey as we unravel the complexities of FERS retirement planning and pave the way toward a financially secure future.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

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
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning 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
Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning 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
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning 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
Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning 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
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning 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
Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial 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
Retirement Planning 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
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning 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 Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning 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

None

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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. 

On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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