TSP Beneficiary Mistakes That Override Your Will
Many Feds assume a will gives the final answer on who receives their assets after death. For a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, the beneficiary form usually carries more weight.
Medicare Part B and FEHB: Do You Need Both?
Turning 65 creates a Medicare decision for many Feds. Some retirees assume they should sign up for Part B as soon as Medicare becomes available. That may make sense for…
Dealing With the Financial Burden of a Spouse’s Death
A spouse’s death can have devastating financial consequences on the surviving spouse, particularly if the death was sudden and unexpected. This column reviews some of the steps that married federal…
When FEGLI Stops Making Financial Sense
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) helps protect Feds and their families in the event of a worst-case scenario.
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 154 USPS FERS Funding Pause + SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions
Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement planning developments affecting federal employees: the USPS FERS funding pause and the enhanced catch-up contribution opportunity available to those ages 60–63.
Why Disclaimers Are Being Increasingly Built into Estate Plans
The number of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants with TSP accounts valued $1 million or more has grown significantly over the last five years. The number of TSP millionaires hit…
IRMAA In Retirement: The Medicare Cost Surprise
Medicare can seem straightforward until income comes into play. The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is the extra amount some higher-income Medicare enrollees pay for Medicare Part B and Part…
The FEHB Rule Many Federal Employees May Misunderstand
Many federal employees assume their Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage will automatically continue into retirement. That assumption can lead Feds in the wrong direction.
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 153 RMD Planning Before It’s Too Late + How to Delay Social Security to 70
Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement income decisions: preparing for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and determining whether delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 makes sense.