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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 144: Using the TSP G Fund Wisely + Preparing for a Federal RIF

March 31, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important topics for federal employees: how to use the TSP G Fund strategically and what steps to take if workforce reductions become a possibility.

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Closing the MRA-to-62-Years Gap: FERS Supplement Alternatives

March 29, 2026 Benefits Ben

As a federal government employee, you could take advantage of your minimum retirement age (MRA). If you’re fortunate, the FERS annuity supplement bridges potential income gaps between your MRA and…

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How the OBBBA Tax Law Changes the Mortgage Interest Deduction for Federal Employees

March 27, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

This column discusses the mortgage interest income tax deduction changes resulting from the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). Before discussing these changes which could…

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IRA RMD Deadline 2026: First Withdrawal Due April 1 for Age 73 Retirees

March 27, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

April 1,2026 is the deadline for federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31,1952 and who own traditional IRAs to take their first traditional IRA required minimum…

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The Roth IRA “Backdoor” for High-Earning Feds: 2026 Basics

March 24, 2026 Benefits Ben

High-earning federal employees eventually hit income limits that restrict direct Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions. For 2026, single filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 143: HSAs for Federal Employees + What to Do If Your Retirement Check Is Delayed

March 24, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two practical issues federal employees and retirees should understand: using a Health Savings Account (HSA) as part of a retirement strategy and what to do if…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 164: TSP Excess Contributions & How to Fix Them

March 24, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain what happens when federal employees contribute too much to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), especially if they also participated in another employer-sponsored retirement…

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Retiring Outside Cities? How 2026 Rural Health Changes Affect You

March 22, 2026 Benefits Ben

Many federal retirees move to rural areas after they retire. The appeal is clear: housing costs less, you get more space, and life slows down. But healthcare access deserves just…

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Two Approaching Deadlines Facing Some Federal Employees and Retirees

March 19, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

Two key deadlines are approaching for some federal employees and retirees. The first deadline is for those federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31, 1952, and…

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After OBBBA: Do Today’s Tax Rates Change Your Retirement Plan?

March 17, 2026 Benefits Ben

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) extended several individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) beyond 2025. That extension removed what many federal retirees expected to…