Category: Federal Agency News

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 142: Roth TSP Conversions Explained + Rethinking Your Retirement Number

March 17, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how federal employees can think more strategically about Roth TSP conversions and determining how much they actually need to retire.

Federal Agency News

TSP Hardship Withdrawal: Minimizing the Hit to Your Retirement Savings

March 15, 2026 Benefits Ben

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is part of the federal retirement three-legged stool. The TSP is a defined contribution plan, meaning how much you receive depends on how much you…

Federal Agency News

Retirement Pay Delayed? Steps to Escalate and Stay Solvent

March 11, 2026 Benefits Ben

Retirement volumes are climbing, and processing backlogs leave some federal retirees waiting weeks — sometimes months — for their first check. Bills don't wait, though. You need to understand the…

Federal Agency News FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates

What OBBBA means for your 2025 taxes

March 10, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

In July 2025, President Trump signed into law Public Law 119-21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025. Among the provisions passed into law is…

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 141: Social Security Changes in 2026 + When Federal Employees Should Claim Benefits

March 10, 2026 STWS

In this episode, and Katelyn discuss upcoming Social Security updates for 2026 and how federal employees can think strategically about when to claim benefits.

Federal Agency News

When the G Fund Shines — and When It Holds You Back

March 8, 2026 Benefits Ben

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) G Fund operates differently from anything else in the lineup. It invests in special-issue U.S. Treasuries exclusive to TSP, credits interest daily, and never loses…

Federal Agency News FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates

SALT Deduction Changes: How the $40,000 Cap Impacts High-Income Feds

March 5, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) made two changes to the state and local taxes deduction included as an itemized deduction on IRS Form 1040 Schedule A.…

Federal Agency News

Opening an HSA Before Retirement: Positive Tax Play or Potential Pitfall?

March 3, 2026 Benefits Ben

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) came into existence in December 2003 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. Sometimes dubbed the “healthcare IRA,” HSAs allow Feds to…

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 140: IRS Form 5498 + Navigating Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

March 3, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn delve into IRS form 5498 highlighting its purpose, when to expect it, and key considerations. They also explore how federal health plans may handle…

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 | Ep. 161: Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions – What Federal Employees Need to Know

February 28, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed explain the new Roth TSP in-plan conversion feature beginning January 28, 2026. They review how the process works, eligibility requirements, tax considerations, and important…