Federal Shutdown Prep: What You Should Do Right Now
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 and Federal Ethics: Navigating Potential Conflicts
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…
How to Avoid the 8 Most Common Life Insurance Mistakes
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…
Do AI-Proof Federal Jobs Exist? Yes.
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…
Social Security Turns 90: A Legacy of Financial Security
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…
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FedLife Podcast: TSP Annuities Explained – Withdrawal Option 2
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain TSP life annuities, including how they work and the factors that determine monthly payments. They also cover the process for purchasing an annuity,…
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The Fed15 Podcast: Switching to State Jobs & Mid-Career Apprenticeships
In this episode, Katelyn and Dan discuss why federal employees are considering state jobs, outlining benefits, protections, and key trade-offs, then explore apprenticeship opportunities in fields like IT, healthcare, and…
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month:Tax Treatment of Life Insurance
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…
Is the G Fund Really “Safe”?
Many federal employees we meet are 100% invested in the G Fund, thinking it’s the safest option. And while it does offer principal protection, what many don’t realize is that…
September Is Life Insurance Awareness Month:Understanding the Different Types of Term Life Insurance Policies
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…