Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and serving federal employees throughout multiple states, Shawn Swanson provides retirement planning preparedness and financial consulting with a specialty in serving the retirement preparedness and financial needs of employees of the United States Federal Government and their families.
Shawn provides assistance with a variety of financial planning concerns including issues related to Thrift Savings Plan, FEGLI, FERS, CSRS benefits and overall retirement preparedness. Shawn’s unique combination of education and experience provides federal employees with access to a financial consultant with specific training, experience and resources that can be tailored to individual financial situations.
Newsletters
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Medicare Open Enrollment: A Time for Choices
Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare offers an Open Enrollment period during which beneficiaries can review coverage options and make changes as appropriate.
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings
These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.
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Could an HSA Strengthen Your Retirement Strategy?
After age 65, retirees can use HSA funds for any purpose without incurring a penalty.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.