Author: STWS

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 167: Avoiding IRS Estimated Tax Penalties

May 12, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss why many federal employees and retirees may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments and how failing to do so can result in…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 145: Tax Changes for Federal Retirees + TSP Hardship Withdrawals Explained

April 7, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent tax law changes affect federal retirement planning and what federal employees should understand before taking a hardship withdrawal from their TSP.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 144: Using the TSP G Fund Wisely + Preparing for a Federal RIF

March 31, 2026 STWS

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.

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 164: TSP Excess Contributions & How to Fix Them

March 24, 2026 STWS

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…