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Many federal retirees are surprised to learn that Medicare premiums are not the same for everyone. Once your income exceeds certain thresholds, Medicare imposes an additional surcharge known as the…
Over the years, senior citizens in the US have been the victim of many scams and fraudulent activities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid service (CMS) recently found an issue…
For years, many retirement conversations assumed a much shorter timeline. A Fed might retire, draw a pension, claim Social Security, take withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and plan…
Most Feds start retirement planning by looking at their own pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan income. For married Feds, the conversation also needs to include what happens to…
Dan and Katelyn discuss two retirement planning decisions that are often overlooked but can have lasting financial consequences: keeping beneficiary designations current and deciding whether FEGLI still makes sense after…
One goal of retirement planning is nest-egg protection. You also need to consider what that nest egg can actually buy once you separate from service. Cash, CDs, and other cash-alternative…
In this episode, Ed and Dan break down Trump Accounts, a new custodial-style traditional IRA for children launching in July 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They explain…
An important part of a retiring federal employee’s retirement plan is understanding and planning for survivor benefits when the federal retiree dies. This column discusses and explains the choices that…
Dan and Jen break down two often-overlooked retirement risks that can significantly impact federal employees: hidden Medicare premium increases and maintaining health insurance eligibility into retirement.
Section 530A "Trump" accounts have generated significant interest among parents seeking to understand how the new account structure may fit into broader savings strategies for their children. As with any…