How to Add an Extra Year of Federal Retirement With the Enriched Leave Strategy
In my January Jump article, I promised to return with more real steps that you can take to enhance your retirement outlook. To that end, I'd like to discuss the…
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement & Remote Work Future
Dan and Chelsea explore the details of FERS deferred and postponed retirement and review the current state of remote work for federal employees. They discuss relevant legislation that could influence…
Financial Considerations of Owning Two Residences in Retirement – Part II
This FEDZONE column is the second of three FEDZONE columns presenting the financial considerations of owning two residences in retirement. The first column discussed choosing owning versus renting a second…
How to Manage Your TSP During Major Life Events
We get a lot of questions from Feds about how to manage their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That makes sense, as a well-funded TSP can be instrumental in ensuring financial…
The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Guide – First-Year Tips & Part-Time Retirement Impact
Dan and Chelsea offer a survival guide for navigating your first year as a federal employee. They also explore part-time work, address common misconceptions, and explain how to calculate your…
TSP Update for Month Ending July 2024
For the third time in 2024, all 5 of the core funds in TSP posted monthly gains in July. In addition, all five funds are positive on a year to…
Financial Considerations of Owning Two Residences in Retirement – Part I
For most federal retirees, retirement is a time of change. One of those changes is a change in residence. Some federal retirees prefer to live in one location during the…
Preparing for Retirement: Understanding FERS With a CSRS Component
If you’re a federal government employee nearing your retirement transition, knowing where your post-job pension will come from is a good idea. You could be enrolled in the Federal Employees…
The Fed15 Podcast: Is a Late-Stage Federal Career Switch Right for You?
Dan and Katelyn explore the benefits of transitioning to a federal career later in life and offer job search tips. They also cover the details of annual leave for federal…
What Changes are Coming to Social Security in 2025?
It’s not unusual for federal retirees to eagerly await news regarding the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). After all, this increase provides retirees with a measure of financial protection against the…