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FedLife Podcast: 2025 TSP Limits and 2026 Pay Raise Updates

February 25, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss the 2025 contribution limits for TSPs, HSAs, and FSAs, offering insights into the key updates. They also cover the proposed 2026 pay raise, providing an overview…

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How the Social Security Fairness Act Will Affect Employees & Retirees

February 24, 2025 Ed Zurndorfer

The IRS encourages individuals to set up for themselves an IRS online account. Among the reasons to establish an IRS online account are:

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International Marriage, Working Abroad, Taxes, and Benefits: Cross-Border Considerations

February 22, 2025 Benefits Ben

Marriage to a foreign national or working abroad can generate many advantages. You could learn about new cultures, viewpoints, and lifestyles. International marital and employment arrangements also generate their share…

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Guide to Health Savings Accounts with High Deductible FEHB Plans

February 20, 2025 Benefits Ben

Healthcare costs can sometimes throw a wrench in even the best-laid retirement plans. They are unpredictable, often expensive, and can derail financial stability in retirement if not accounted for. Many…

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FedLife Podcast: Managing Breaks in Service and Time Off

February 18, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss managing breaks in federal service, covering TSP mobility, rollovers, and the importance of keeping personnel files. They highlight continuing retirement savings after transitioning to the private…

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IRS Encourages Individuals to Sign Up for An Online Account and An IP PIN

February 17, 2025 Ed Zurndorfer

The IRS encourages individuals to set up for themselves an IRS online account. Among the reasons to establish an IRS online account are:

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FedLife Podcast: What to Expect From the 2025 Pay Increase

February 14, 2025 STWS

Ed and Dan break down the uncertainty surrounding the 2025 federal employee pay increase, discussing President Biden's proposed 2.0% raise and the push from lawmakers for a 4.5% increase to…

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Reduction in Force (RIF): A Guide to Reemployment Priority Lists

February 13, 2025 Dan Sipe

Message boards across the federal cyber world are buzzing with concerned sentiments around deferred resignation and what may follow in the form of official Reductions in Forces (RIF) and outright…

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Standing with Federal Employees During Uncertain Times

February 12, 2025 Benefits Ben

Many of the recent conversations we've had sound familiar. While we don't have all the answers, we're here to guide you through these changes. Our role now is the same…

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The Fed15 Podcast: Special Needs Planning & Executive Orders Impacting Federal Employees

February 11, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss special needs planning for federal families alongside the initial five executive orders recently released. They provide a thorough exploration of both topics as they relate to…