Some Alternatives to “529” Education Savings Plans
Many financial advisors recommend “529” education savings plans to their clients in order to help for the future cost of higher education. Among the advantages of “529” education savings plans…
Understanding Current LGBTQ+ Federal Employee Rights
Today’s federal workplace is complicated by workforce cuts, return-to-office mandates, budget reductions, and DEI declines.
Surviving a Hostile Work Environment: Federal Employee Rights and Protections
For many Feds, a hostile work environment isn’t just a legal phrase — it’s a daily reality. It shows up as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation severe enough to interfere with…
Mandatory Roth TSP “Catch-Up” Contributions Take Effect January 1, 2026
On January 10, 2025, the IRS issued proposed regulations that facilitate the implementation and operations of one of the provisions passed as part of SECURE 2.0. This provision is that…
Security Clearances at Risk? How Political Turmoil Affects Your Clearance Status
When President Trump issued two executive orders in January 2025 addressing federal security clearances, many in the federal community took notice. The first granted interim clearances to certain Executive Office…
Federal Employees and Retirees May Have Forgotten About Retirement Accounts from Previous Employers
The way the average American is employed has changed through the years. Parents of the “baby-boomer” generation typically worked for the same employer when they started working in their 20’s…
The Fed15 Podcast: Career Crossroads – In-Office Realities and Private Sector Moves
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss key career and workplace topics for federal employees—from managing the stress of returning to the office to navigating a transition into the private…
The Privatization Playbook: Is Federal Employment About to Be Dismantled?
The mass layoffs and agency restructuring announced in 2025 have many Feds asking the same question: Is my job next? For those who’ve seen this playbook before, the signs are…
FedLife Podcast: How Social Security Changes and Lump-Sum Payments Impact Your Taxes
In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the tax implications of the Social Security Fairness Act and how it affects federal retirees. They discuss the impact of retroactive lump-sum…
Emergency Financial Planning for Feds: Preparing for the Unexpected
The recent wave of federal workforce reductions and agency overhauls has left many Feds facing uncertainty about their job security and financial future. With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…