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The Fed15 Podcast: Coordinating Sick & Annual Leave for Retirement + OPM’s Digital Retirement Overhaul

January 20, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn explore how sick leave and annual leave factor into federal retirement planning, including how sick leave boosts pension calculations, how unused annual leave is paid out, and…

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What Are the Consequences of Making Excess Contributions to the TSP?

January 15, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS limits the amount that employees can contribute via payroll deductions to their qualified retirement plans. Qualified retirement plans include 401(k), 403(b)…

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Year-End Moves for Feds: Benefits, Taxes, and TSP in One List

January 14, 2026 Benefits Ben

December's almost gone, but there's still time to clean up your finances. Nail down your taxes, top off your savings, and wrap up anything that counts when the calendar flips.

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FedLife Podcast: 2026 FEHB, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS – What Federal Employees Need to Know

January 13, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the key updates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision…

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The FEDZONE Vault: What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare

January 12, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

A 42-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: "What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare"

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Financial-to-Do List Considerations for Employees at the Start of the 2026 Leave Year

January 12, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

At most federal agencies, January 11,2026 is the beginning of the 2026 leave year. Many employees and retirees would agree that the 2025 leave year was in fact a tumultuous…

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How Much Is Enough? Understanding — and Reaching — Federal Retirement Benchmarks

January 9, 2026 Benefits Ben

If you’re a working Fed, currently, your paycheck is likely going toward “now” expenses — think food, clothing, shelter and extras. A portion of that paycheck is also directed toward…

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Planning Amid Uncertainty: A Fed’s Retirement Survival Guide

January 8, 2026 Benefits Ben

The rules keep changing. There is always some new announcement or proposal, and before long, your benefits look different than they did a year ago. A solid plan can handle…

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FedLife Podcast: Medicare Open Enrollment – What Federal Retirees Need to Know

January 7, 2026 STWS

Join Dan and Ed as they break down the Medicare Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period and what federal retirees need to know when choosing or changing coverage. This episode explains…

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For Many IRA Inheritors, 2025 Required Minimum Distribution Deadline Rapidly Approaching

January 5, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

During 2024, the IRS issued final guidance for individuals who inherited IRAs after December 31,2019, explaining the rules for inherited IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs). The first inherited traditional IRA…