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Damon Paull, AWMA®

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Can Federal Employees Retire Before 65? FERS Eligibility After 20 or 30 Years

Published July 25, 2026. Figures and thresholds in this article are current as of that date and change over time. Yes. Federal employees under FERS can begin collecting a pension well before 65,...
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How Much Should You Have in an Emergency Fund, and Where Should You Keep It?

Published July 26, 2026. Figures and thresholds in this article are current as of that date and change over time. A real emergency fund has two parts, not one: enough cash to replace your income...
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Top Financial Planning Questions We Hear from New Clients

Financial planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. At Damon & Travis Paull’s firm, we get asked a lot of the same questions—from “Am I saving enough?” to “When should I start investing?” In this...
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Understanding When to Take Social Security in Texas & Virginia

Deciding when to start collecting Social Security is one of the most important retirement choices you’ll make. Taking benefits early at 62 reduces your monthly payout, while waiting until full...
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