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It is the beginning of October and the year 2024 will end in less than three months. December 31,2024 is an important deadline for retired Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants…
Dan and Katelyn explore the Windfall Elimination Program and its impact on CSRS employees. They also review the performance of the TSP funds for August and year-to-date.
Most of the Feds we talk with at Serving Those Who Serve consider their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to be a critical component of their retirement planning. Recent numbers from…
Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees dedicate themselves to assisting the American people each day. Yet their efforts aren’t well-known unless they generate negative headlines or are subject to…
Discover how federal retirees can potentially reduce their Medicare Part B IRMAA charges significantly through strategic planning and well-informed financial choices.
Federal annuitants over age 65 have choices with regard to Medicare. There are four parts to Medicare. They are: (1) Medicare Part A – Hospital Insurance; (2) Medicare Part B…
Katelyn examines two strategies for boosting retirement annuities: retirement redeposits and military buybacks, detailing their potential benefits and processes. Additionally, she provides an update on the 2026 pay raise, analyzing…
The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) provides a stable pension for federal workers, offering a strong foundation for retirement. While this is a significant benefit, it has many variables, leaving…
The recent FEDZONE column entitled “Understanding Spousal IRA Beneficiary Rules” reviewed three IRS regulations concerning the naming of a surviving spouse as the beneficiary of the deceased spouse’s traditional IRA.
Federal government employment can offer multiple benefits, including health insurance, competitive base pay, flexible leave policies, and the satisfaction and pride that comes with a lifetime of service.Is the S&P…