Your June TSP Update: C Fund Soars on Shaky Footing, While F Fund Continues to Fight for a Comeback
As we wrap up the first half of 2024, there is much to cheer about for TSP participants as the stock funds all show positive year to date gains.
The Fed15 Podcast: Portfolio Structuring and COLAs
Dan and Chelsea discuss combining QCD and Roth conversion strategies, alongside pay raises, parity, and protection for federal employees. Dan and Katelyn offer guidelines for building a resilient investment portfolio…
Potential Adjustments to Mandatory Retirement Ages for Federal ATC and Pilots
The aviation industry is buzzing with discussions about raising the mandatory retirement age for federal air traffic controllers (ATC) and pilots. If enacted, this change could extend careers and massively…
IRS Increasing Estimated Tax Penalties: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Over the past year, the IRS has significantly increased penalties on underpayment of both estimated tax payments and federal income withholding from salary and retirement income
The Case for Private Life Insurance for Feds — When FEGLI’s Not Your Best Option
The U.S. government launched the Federal Employees’ Group Live Insurance Program (FEGLI) during the mid-1950s to provide group life insurance for federal employees and their families.
Roth TSP for Participants Over Age 50 (Catch-Up Contributions)
For our Feds, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a foundational element of the overall investment portfolio.
The Fed15 Podcast: QCD and Roth Conversion Strategies; Analyzing Pay, Parity, and Protection
Dan and Chelsea discuss combining QCD and Roth conversion strategies, alongside pay raises, parity, and protection for federal employees. Social media clip caption: Are Feds Really Overpaid? Dive into QCD…
January Jump: The Easy Way to Boost Your TSP Balance
All too many times blogs and articles like this offer tactics and strategies but neglect the transmission point. With this piece, we hope to change that by giving you a…
The FedLife Podcast: Understanding the Backdoor Roth IRA
Explore the Backdoor Roth IRA, uncovering its advantages and tax implications to maximize your retirement savings strategy.
Guidance for Beneficiaries of Federal Annuitants – Part III
This is the third of three FEDZONE columns presenting guidance for family members of deceased annuitants