Author: STWS

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 153 RMD Planning Before It’s Too Late + How to Delay Social Security to 70

June 2, 2026 STWS

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.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 152 Tax Diversification in Retirement + Planning for Long-Term Care Costs

May 26, 2026 STWS

Katelyn and Dan discuss how federal employees can create more tax flexibility in retirement and prepare for one of the largest potential retirement expenses: long-term care.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 151 Catching Up on Retirement Savings After 50 + FAFSA & CSS Planning

May 19, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how federal employees can accelerate retirement savings later in their careers and what parents should know about FAFSA and CSS financial aid planning.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 150 Coordinating Two Pensions + Rethinking FEGLI After 55

May 12, 2026 STWS

Katelyn and Dan discuss how federal employees can better coordinate multiple pension income streams in retirement and why FEGLI costs deserve a closer look after age 55.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 149 Hidden Tax Savings for Federal Employees + Key Federal Retirement Milestones by Age

May 5, 2026 STWS

Jen and Dan discuss tax planning strategies that can help federal employees keep more of their retirement income and the critical ages that can shape retirement decisions under FERS

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 148 Managing FERS Tax Withholding + Should Feds Diversify Beyond U.S. Stocks?

April 28, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Jen and Dan go over managing taxes as income stacks up in retirement and whether heavy reliance on U.S. stocks in the TSP adds unnecessary risk. They…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 166: Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions & the 5-Year Rule Explained

April 28, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan take a deeper look at the tax consequences of Roth TSP in-plan conversions beginning in 2026, with a focus on how the IRS “five-year…

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 147 Retiring at MRA Without the Supplement + Should You Move Closer to Work?

April 21, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how federal employees can navigate early retirement income gaps and whether return-to-office changes should prompt a relocation decision before retirement.

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 146: Rural Healthcare in Retirement + Backdoor Roth Strategies for High-Income Feds

April 14, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down how healthcare access can impact retirement decisions and how high-earning federal employees can still utilize Roth strategies despite income limits.

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 165: SALT Deduction Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

April 10, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain recent changes to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The…