The Tax Benefit from the HELPS Retirees Improvement Act in Effect
• Signed into law in 2006, the “HELPS” Retirees Act allows for penalty-free withdrawals from the TSP each year. • $3000 was the annual limit and the money has to…
The Fed15 Podcast: How to Improve Your Financial Outlook in 2024
• Some steps to take in January that Feds can take to create a brighter financial future. • Do you know how much you are paying in interest? How about…
From the FEDZONE Vault: FEHB, TriCare, and Medicare for Federal Employees
38-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: "FEHB, Tricare, and Medicare for Federal Employees."
The Ripple Effects of the 2024 Federal Pay Raise – FedLife Podcast
The 2024 Federal Pay Raise is historic – find out why! Also learn why feds might not see their pay raise until the end of January.
Making Catch-Up Contributions to the Roth TSP
• Everything you need to know about the change coming in 2026 thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 • The good, the bad, and the ugly – we take a…
Excess Elective Deferrals When Making Retirement Contributions
Employees Who Contributed Both to the TSP and to Another Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan During 2023 Need to Beware of Excess Elective Deferrals
FERS Things First: Age Reduction Penalties
• Understanding deferred and postponed FERS retirement and retiring early. • What is the cost of 2 extra years of working? (60 vs. 62) • Learn more about age reduction…
The Fed15 Podcast: Financial Planning for Your Federal Retirement
• Dan and Katelyn discuss some shotput before going over the following topics: • 2024 GSA reimbursement rates for gas mileage who use a vehicle for federal business. • Financial…
COLA for FECA at 3.3% for 2024 & More Federal News
A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients.
Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: January 2024
This month's quiz for federal employees and retirees.