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For our Feds, retirement brings both a steady pension and required minimum distributions (RMDs) — those IRS-mandated withdrawals from your retirement accounts once you reach a certain age. By thoughtfully…
Ed and Dan provide a thorough overview of OPM’s decision to grant federal agencies the authority to offer early retirement through Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). They discuss the eligibility…
The IRS encourages individuals to set up for themselves an IRS online account. Among the reasons to establish an IRS online account are:
Marriage to a foreign national or working abroad can generate many advantages. You could learn about new cultures, viewpoints, and lifestyles. International marital and employment arrangements also generate their share…
Healthcare costs can sometimes throw a wrench in even the best-laid retirement plans. They are unpredictable, often expensive, and can derail financial stability in retirement if not accounted for. Many…
Dan and Katelyn discuss managing breaks in federal service, covering TSP mobility, rollovers, and the importance of keeping personnel files. They highlight continuing retirement savings after transitioning to the private…
The IRS encourages individuals to set up for themselves an IRS online account. Among the reasons to establish an IRS online account are:
Ed and Dan break down the uncertainty surrounding the 2025 federal employee pay increase, discussing President Biden's proposed 2.0% raise and the push from lawmakers for a 4.5% increase to…
Message boards across the federal cyber world are buzzing with concerned sentiments around deferred resignation and what may follow in the form of official Reductions in Forces (RIF) and outright…
Many of the recent conversations we've had sound familiar. While we don't have all the answers, we're here to guide you through these changes. Our role now is the same…