Wealth After Work

Why Age 59½ Could Be the Retirement Milestone You're Overlooking

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Some of the most important retirement decisions begin at an age many people barely think about: 59½. In this episode, Tim Lankford explains why this often-overlooked milestone can create new opportunities for retirement account access, investment flexibility, and income planning. He discusses key considerations for 401(k)s, IRAs, and federal TSP accounts, along with potential tax consequences and common mistakes to avoid. Learn why understanding your options at 59½ can play an important role in building a retirement strategy that aligns with your goals and long-term financial picture.

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Stop Comparing Your Retirement to Everyone Else’s

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:31:50 +0000

The biggest retirement mistake may not be saving too little. It may be following someone else’s plan. In this episode, Tim Langford explains why successful retirement planning starts with understanding your priorities, not comparing yourself to the Joneses. The conversation covers year-end financial planning, required distributions, retirement income strategies, healthcare considerations, and the importance of aligning every dollar with a specific purpose. Learn why retirement is about intentional decisions, preparing for life’s unexpected turns, and creating a roadmap designed around your goals rather than someone else’s expectations.

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Can You Really Google Your Way to a 30-Year Retirement?

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:30:42 +0000

The biggest retirement mistake might be thinking you can figure it all out later. In the inaugural episode of Wealth After Work, Tim Lankford shares how his passion for helping people led him into financial planning and why having a roadmap matters. The conversation covers retirement planning fundamentals, budgeting, income strategies, and key Social Security decisions. Tim also explains why retirement planning should be tailored to your unique circumstances rather than relying on generic rules or online advice. Learn how creating a plan today may help bring greater clarity to tomorrow.

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Tim Lankford Podcast Trailer

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:29:29 +0000

Welcome to Wealth After Work, a podcast designed to help federal employees make confident, informed decisions as they prepare for retirement. Hosted by Tim Lankford, FRC, NSSA, RFC, of Lankford Wealth Advisors, each episode breaks down the benefits, choices, and strategies that can shape life after a federal career.

With more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate the retirement process, Tim’s mission is simple: to help underserved federal employees by turning confusion into manageable steps and helping listeners avoid costly retirement mistakes.

Whether retirement is right around the corner or years down the road, Wealth After Work offers practical conversations, helpful education, and clear guidance for federal employees who want to better understand their benefits, protect their future, and step into retirement with confidence.

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