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Many federal employees are familiar with the tax advantages associated with the Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. Contributions to the Roth TSP are made with after-taxed dollars (deducted from…
Many Feds count on their annual raises to help keep up with rising costs. While the process can bring some uncertainty each year, it appears that the 2026 federal employee…
In this episode, Katelyn explores financial independence and early retirement for federal employees, highlighting how benefits like TSP, FERS, and FEHB can support FIRE goals, while Dan discusses entrepreneurship in…
Rising housing costs in major metro areas have made it harder than ever for federal employees to balance their budgets. Markets like Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and New York City…
In this episode, Dan covers the TSP surpassing $1 trillion and what it means for retirement savings, while Katelyn examines the cancellation of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, its impact…
The government is once again staring down a funding deadline, and the possibility of a partial shutdown looms. While Congress may still reach a deal, the uncertainty is real. In…
Digital assets are changing the ethics landscape for federal employees. The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has made it clear that cryptocurrency ethics rules for government employees extend under existing…
Since 2004, September has been designated as life insurance awareness month by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
The bots are coming to a federal agency near you. In some cases, they are already here. The issue is whether those bots — i.e., artificial intelligence — will take…
Ninety years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law as part of his New Deal. The goal was simple but powerful: protect older Americans from falling into…