The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding WEP and TSP Fund Performance: August Update
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.
How to Optimize Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) in a Volatile Market
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…
Celebrating Excellence in Public Service: The 2024 Sammies Awards Honorees
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…
FedLife Podcast: Secure Act 2.0: Key Changes and Their Impact on RMDs and Retirement Planning
Discover how federal retirees can potentially reduce their Medicare Part B IRMAA charges significantly through strategic planning and well-informed financial choices.
Federal Annuitants Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage and Medicare, Part B Need to Review Their 2025 Medicare Annual Notice of Change
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…
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximize Your Retirement: Redeposits, Buybacks & 2026 Pay Raise Update
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…
Federal Employee Retirement and the “62 Factor”
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…
What Is the IRS’ “Hypothetical RMD Rule” and How Does the Rule Affect Surviving Spouses?
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 Pay Freezes and Retirement Planning: The Importance of Preparation
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…
FedLife Podcast: How Federal Retirees Can Lower Their Medicare Part B IRMAA Costs
Discover how federal retirees can potentially reduce their Medicare Part B IRMAA charges significantly through strategic planning and well-informed financial choices.