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At long last, the IRS has released its inflation adjustments for tax-advantaged retirement accounts for 2026! Typically, these figures are released in late-October/early-November each year, so the team here at…
In this episode, Dan and Ed break down how TSP beneficiary rules and RMD requirements affect federal employees and their families. They explain the importance of properly naming a TSP…
Market volatility has been making headlines lately and creating anxiety among some of the Feds who have noticed sharp swings in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances. While this uncertainty…
Dan and Katelyn sit down with Jess, founder of Gingersnap Cookies and former digital media specialist at the National Institutes of Health. After being unexpectedly separated from federal service, Jess…
Congress debated eliminating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Supplement — but the final law preserved it. However, the threat exposed real risk. For many, this supplement is the bridge…
For the first time, federal employees can complete their retirement applications fully online. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially launched its digital retirement application well ahead of schedule, modernizing…
In this episode, Katelyn and Dan sit down with Kevin Moss, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Consumers’ Checkbook, for a Q&A focused on helping federal employees navigate Open Season…
Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push…
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period, those individuals enrolled in Medicare (Medicare “beneficiaries”) can change their coverage. Changing their coverage includes switching between Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and…
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss how housing costs in metro areas like the DMV, San Francisco, and New York City are outpacing federal pay. They share practical strategies…