Commuting, Costs, and Timing: A Fed’s Guide to Moving Smart
Return-to-office changed more than your calendar. It changed the numbers. A house that made sense when you commuted twice a week can look very different when you drive in five…
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 144: Using the TSP G Fund Wisely + Preparing for a Federal RIF
Dan and Katelyn discuss two important topics for federal employees: how to use the TSP G Fund strategically and what steps to take if workforce reductions become a possibility.
Closing the MRA-to-62-Years Gap: FERS Supplement Alternatives
As a federal government employee, you could take advantage of your minimum retirement age (MRA). If you’re fortunate, the FERS annuity supplement bridges potential income gaps between your MRA and…
IRA RMD Deadline 2026: First Withdrawal Due April 1 for Age 73 Retirees
April 1,2026 is the deadline for federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31,1952 and who own traditional IRAs to take their first traditional IRA required minimum…
How the OBBBA Tax Law Changes the Mortgage Interest Deduction for Federal Employees
This column discusses the mortgage interest income tax deduction changes resulting from the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). Before discussing these changes which could…
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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 164: TSP Excess Contributions & How to Fix Them
In this episode, Ed and Dan explain what happens when federal employees contribute too much to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), especially if they also participated in another employer-sponsored retirement…
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 143: HSAs for Federal Employees + What to Do If Your Retirement Check Is Delayed
Dan and Katelyn discuss two practical issues federal employees and retirees should understand: using a Health Savings Account (HSA) as part of a retirement strategy and what to do if…
The Roth IRA “Backdoor” for High-Earning Feds: 2026 Basics
High-earning federal employees eventually hit income limits that restrict direct Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions. For 2026, single filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less…
Retiring Outside Cities? How 2026 Rural Health Changes Affect You
Many federal retirees move to rural areas after they retire. The appeal is clear: housing costs less, you get more space, and life slows down. But healthcare access deserves just…
Two Approaching Deadlines Facing Some Federal Employees and Retirees
Two key deadlines are approaching for some federal employees and retirees. The first deadline is for those federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31, 1952, and…