Year-End Moves for Feds: Benefits, Taxes, and TSP in One List
December's almost gone, but there's still time to clean up your finances. Nail down your taxes, top off your savings, and wrap up anything that counts when the calendar flips.
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FEDLIFE for Federal Employees
FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates
FedLife Podcast: 2026 FEHB, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS – What Federal Employees Need to Know
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…
The FEDZONE Vault: What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare
A 42-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: "What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare"
Financial-to-Do List Considerations for Employees at the Start of the 2026 Leave Year
At most federal agencies, January 11,2026 is the beginning of the 2026 leave year. Many employees and retirees would agree that the 2025 leave year was in fact a tumultuous…
How Much Is Enough? Understanding — and Reaching — Federal Retirement Benchmarks
If you’re a working Fed, currently, your paycheck is likely going toward “now” expenses — think food, clothing, shelter and extras. A portion of that paycheck is also directed toward…
Planning Amid Uncertainty: A Fed’s Retirement Survival Guide
The rules keep changing. There is always some new announcement or proposal, and before long, your benefits look different than they did a year ago. A solid plan can handle…
Federal Agency News
FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FEDLIFE for Federal Employees
FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates
FedLife Podcast: Medicare Open Enrollment – What Federal Retirees Need to Know
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…
For Many IRA Inheritors, 2025 Required Minimum Distribution Deadline Rapidly Approaching
During 2024, the IRS issued final guidance for individuals who inherited IRAs after December 31,2019, explaining the rules for inherited IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs). The first inherited traditional IRA…
Beating Bias, Part 2: A TSP Action Plan You’ll Actually Follow
While Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs) are typically meant to be long-term investments, the constant stream of breaking news, market commentary, and conflicting opinions has left many Feds feeling the need…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
Federal Agency News
FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: RIF “Bump and Retreat” Explained + 2026 HSA & FSA Updates
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…