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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 160: Roth IRA Conversions in 2025 – What Federal Employees Should Consider

January 20, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed review key year-end tax planning considerations for federal employees and retirees, with a focus on Roth IRA conversions in light of recent tax law…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 134: Smart Tax Planning in Retirement + Beating Information Bias

January 20, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn explore why proactive tax planning is critical in retirement, starting with understanding the full retirement income stack, including a FERS or CSRS pension, planned TSP or IRA…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 133: Retiring With Debt + Choosing the Right Retirement Date

January 13, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down how federal employees can retire with debt in a sustainable way, starting with a full debt inventory and mapping guaranteed income sources such as a…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 159: FSAFEDS HCFSA – Understanding Tax-Free Health Care Dollars in 2026

January 6, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed provide an overview of the Federal Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) Health Care FSA (HCFSA) program for federal employees in 2026. They review enrollment rules,…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 132: Coordinating Sick & Annual Leave for Retirement + OPM’s Digital Retirement Overhaul

January 6, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn explore how sick leave and annual leave factor into federal retirement planning, including how sick leave boosts pension calculations, how unused annual leave is paid out, and…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 131: 2026 Retirement Prep — New TSP & IRA Limits and How to Avoid Payment Delays

December 30, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down what federal employees need to know heading into 2026, starting with the newly announced TSP and IRA contribution limits and how higher caps, expanded catch-ups,…

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FedLife Podcast: 2026 FEHB, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS – What Federal Employees Need to Know

December 23, 2025 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the key updates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 130: RIF “Bump and Retreat” Explained + 2026 HSA & FSA Updates

December 23, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down how “bump and retreat” works in a RIF, covering key terms, potential outcomes, and steps federal employees can take if a RIF is possible. They…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 129: Shutdown Relief Proposals and 2026 Contribution Limit Updates

December 16, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss the latest proposals aimed at supporting federal employees during potential shutdowns, including the Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act (H.R. 5689), the Emergency Relief for Federal…

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FedLife Podcast: Medicare Open Enrollment – What Federal Retirees Need to Know

December 9, 2025 STWS

Join Dan and Ed as they break down the Medicare Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period and what federal retirees need to know when choosing or changing coverage. This episode explains…