2025 Medicare IRMAA Brackets: What Feds Need to Know
As Turkey Day closes in, it’s hard to believe that 2025 is less than two months away! As we look ahead to 2025, one of the most important updates for…
HSAs Can Be Beneficial But Beware of Common Mistakes
A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows federal employees and retirees to contribute and to pay out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses in a tax-advantaged way.
How Federal Employees Can Balance College Savings and Retirement
As a parent whose child (or children) might attend college someday, you’re likely aware of the fact that higher education is expensive.
OPM Encourages FEHB Health Plans to Adopt Medicare Part D for Federal Annuitants
A recent FEDZONE column entitled “FEHB Program Health Types and Options” (https://stwserve.com/fehb-program-health-plan-types-and-options/) discusses the various types of Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) program health plans available to federal employees and…
Federal Employee Discounts: Unlock Hidden Savings on Tech, Travel, and More
Heads up, Feds: this is going to be an article you’ll want to bookmark. Today, we’re talking deals, and we’ve got a ton of links included for Fed-specific discounts with…
Federal Employees and Retirees Enrolled in an HSA Should Be Aware of Medicare’s Tricky Rules After Age 65
A recent FEDZONE column entitled “FEHB Program Health Types and Options” (https://stwserve.com/fehb-program-health-plan-types-and-options/) discusses the various types of Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) program health plans available to federal employees and…
FedLife Podcast: Owning Vs Renting Personal Residences in Retirement (part 2)
In this engaging second installment, we dive deeper into the essential factors to consider when contemplating a second residence in retirement. Discover the key benefits and potential drawbacks, and gain…
The Fed15 Podcast: Insights for Women + TSP Millionaire Success
Dan and Katelyn explore early federal retirement planning for women, reviewing various benefits and programs. They discuss the rise of TSP millionaires and offer insights on how to achieve this…
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Retirement & Divorce + Stock Market Trends Under Different Administrations
Dan and Katelyn discuss retirement and divorce, providing key insights on how these events affect federal employees and their spouses. They also address the relationship between presidents and the stock…
FedLife Podcast: Owning Vs Renting Personal Residences in Retirement
Explore the important factors to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy a second residence in retirement. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of each option and gain insights to…