Most FERS Employees Are Vested in Their FERS Retirement
Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not…
Navigating Federal Retirement Options: What You Need to Know Amid Government Downsizing
Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you're nearing…
How to Navigate the 2025 Return-to-Office Mandate for Federal Employees
In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work. Agencies must end remote work arrangements, though agency heads have some…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Federal Workforce Challenges – VSIPs, VERA, RIFs, and Employee Rights
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn engage in a Q&A with Alan Lescht, founder and managing shareholder of Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C. As a DC employment attorney, Alan brings…
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: IRS Online Account Benefits and IP PIN Tips
In this episode, Ed and Dan dive into the IRS’s push for individuals to set up an online account and obtain an IP PIN. They explore the many benefits, from…
Who Must Make Federal Estimated Tax Payments in 2025
Those federal employees and retirees who owe additional federal income taxes when they file their 2024 federal income tax returns may have to make federal estimated tax payments during 2025.
Guide to Your First RMD and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
If you’re approaching age 73, it’s time to start thinking about your required minimum distributions (RMDs). The IRS mandates withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts like IRAs, TSPs, and other employer-sponsored…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
Federal Agency News
FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FedLife Podcast: Traditional TSP or Roth TSP? Crypto Estate Tips
Dan and Katelyn discuss Roth TSPs, comparing them to Traditional TSPs and clarifying misconceptions about taxes, employer matches, and RMDs. They then cover key considerations for including cryptocurrency in estate…
What Every Fed Needs to Know About Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR)
We find ourselves in very stressful times and many federal employees are facing uncertainty due to potential agency reductions in force (RIF). It's natural to feel anxious about job security…
The First Traditional IRA RMD is Due by April 1, 2025 for Federal Employees and Retirees Born Between January 1 and December 31, 1951
April 1,2025 is the deadline for federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31 ,1951 owning traditional IRAs to take their first traditional IRA required minimum distribution…