How to Manage Your TSP During Major Life Events
We get a lot of questions from Feds about how to manage their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That makes sense, as a well-funded TSP can be instrumental in ensuring financial…
The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Guide – First-Year Tips & Part-Time Retirement Impact
Dan and Chelsea offer a survival guide for navigating your first year as a federal employee. They also explore part-time work, address common misconceptions, and explain how to calculate your…
TSP Update for Month Ending July 2024
For the third time in 2024, all 5 of the core funds in TSP posted monthly gains in July. In addition, all five funds are positive on a year to…
Financial Considerations of Owning Two Residences in Retirement – Part I
For most federal retirees, retirement is a time of change. One of those changes is a change in residence. Some federal retirees prefer to live in one location during the…
Preparing for Retirement: Understanding FERS With a CSRS Component
If you’re a federal government employee nearing your retirement transition, knowing where your post-job pension will come from is a good idea. You could be enrolled in the Federal Employees…
The Fed15 Podcast: Is a Late-Stage Federal Career Switch Right for You?
Dan and Katelyn explore the benefits of transitioning to a federal career later in life and offer job search tips. They also cover the details of annual leave for federal…
Understanding the 2025 SS COLA Update and Its Impact on CSRS and FERS Retirees
It’s not unusual for federal retirees to eagerly await news regarding the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). After all, this increase provides retirees with a measure of financial protection against the…
Assessing the Consequences of the SECURE Act 2.0 RMD Penalty Reductions
The IRS penalty for missing a required minimum distribution for many years was 50 percent of the amount that should have been withdrawn from a traditional IRA or a qualified…