Can Federal Employees Count on a 2025 Pay Raise?
If you’ve been a federal employee for a while, you likely consider a regular cost-of-living raise as a given. You might expect something similar to the 5.2% increase you received…
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS & CSRS: Retirement Planning and the 2025 COLA Update
Dan and Chelsea delve into retirement planning for those under FERS with a CSRS component. They also analyze the projected 2025 COLA and its implications for CSRS and FERS retirees.
Financial Considerations of Owning Two Residences in Retirement – Part III
This is the third of three FEDZONE columns presenting the financial considerations of owning two residences in retirement. This column discusses financial management, considerations when choosing a financial advisor to…
Merging Charitable Measures with Tax Advantages: Contributing Appreciated Stock to a Donor-Advised Fund
When you buy stock, the hope is that it will appreciate. But too much appreciation can lead to a "tax time bomb" in the form of excessive capital gains, leaving…
The FedLife Podcast: IRS Raises Estimated Tax Penalties—info for Fed Employees and Retirees
Discover what you should know to navigate recent changes to underpaid tax penalties that may affect federal employees and retirees. Stay updated to manage potential penalties effectively.
How to Add an Extra Year of Federal Retirement With the Enriched Leave Strategy
In my January Jump article, I promised to return with more real steps that you can take to enhance your retirement outlook. To that end, I'd like to discuss the…
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement & Remote Work Future
Dan and Chelsea explore the details of FERS deferred and postponed retirement and review the current state of remote work for federal employees. They discuss relevant legislation that could influence…
Financial Considerations of Owning Two Residences in Retirement – Part II
This FEDZONE column is the second of three FEDZONE columns presenting the financial considerations of owning two residences in retirement. The first column discussed choosing owning versus renting a second…
How to Manage Your TSP During Major Life Events
We get a lot of questions from Feds about how to manage their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That makes sense, as a well-funded TSP can be instrumental in ensuring financial…
The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Guide – First-Year Tips & Part-Time Retirement Impact
Dan and Chelsea offer a survival guide for navigating your first year as a federal employee. They also explore part-time work, address common misconceptions, and explain how to calculate your…