2025 Social Security COLA
• After an 8.7% COLA in 2023 and a 3.2% adjustment in 2024, the downward trend is expected to continue for Social Security’s 2025 COLA. Current estimates predict 2.4%.
The Fed15 Podcast: Top 5 Things You NEED for a Federal Financial Plan
Top high-impact items that can help federal employees develop a sturdy financial plan. Also – Katelyn reviews the best (and WORST) accounts for inheritances.
IRS Savers Tax Credit and Roth IRA Contributions
Why Young Employees Should Consider 2023 Roth IRA Contribution and Perhaps Benefit from IRS’ Savers Tax Credit
Federal Employee News: TSP I-Fund Update
NASA Accepting Astronaut Applications, TSP’s I-Fund’s New Index, and More Federal Employee News
Tax Smart Ways to Pay for Your Children’s Education – Part II
A Summary of the Tax-Smart Ways to Help Pay a Child’s Education Costs - Part II
Top 5 Points to Consider as Your Federal Retirement Date Approaches
The top 5 things that federal employees should keep in mind as their retirement date draws near.
The Fed15 Podcast: White House Suggest 2.0% Federal Pay Raise for 2025
What feds should know about making a Roth conversion in the next two years. Also – dissecting the White House’s suggested pay raise of 2.0% for next year.
FEHB Highlights Series: Eligibility for Federal Employee Health Benefits
• After a long pause, we’re resuming our deep dive into the FEHB program’s handbook. This article reviews which employees of the federal government are eligible for FEHB, and which…
The FedLife Podcast: What is an Excessive Elective Deferral?
In the TSP for feds and in 401(k) plans in the private sector, it is important to watch out for excessive elective deferrals!
Retirement Federal Financial Planning: 5 Things You Need
Financial Planning for Federal Employees - Jen Meyer goes over the Top 5 things to consider.