How To Get Medicare Premiums Refunded After A Death?
When a Medicare Part B beneficiary dies, his or her estate or surviving family members may be entitled to a refund or monthly Medicare Part B premiums previously paid. This…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding Federal Aviation Retirement & FEGLI vs. Private Life Insurance
Dan and Katelyn discuss potential adjustments to mandatory retirement ages for Federal air traffic controllers and pilots, explaining the rationale and potential outcomes. They also compare FEGLI with private life…
Federal Retirement Benefits for Part-Time Workers?
As a full-time federal government employee, you’re entitled to a retirement pension if you meet age and “years-of-career” criteria.
Navigating Your First Year as a Federal Employee
Completing the initial probationary period is a key milestone for Feds. This final assessment allows agencies to ensure new hires have the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge to succeed in…
What Federal Retirees Can Do to Minimize Medicare Part B IRMAA
Most federal retirees are eligible to receive a monthly Social Security retirement benefit, starting as early as age 62.
Federal Agency News
FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FEDLIFE for Federal Employees
FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates
The FedLife Podcast: Federal Retirement and Military Service Credits
The rules for making a military deposit to boost your FERS or CSRS pension from a civilian federal position.
Federal Employee Annual Leave: Accrual & Retirement Explained
How does annual leave impact a federal employee’s retirement? How does it accumulate, and in what situations can it be restored?
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
Federal Agency News
FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing TSP Contributions; Habit Stacking and Catch-up Contributions
Dan and Katelyn discuss strategies like the 'January jump' to help maximize TSP balances, emphasizing the impact of small adjustments and advocating habit stacking for consistency. They also delve into…
The Case For a Late-Stage Career Change Into Federal Government
The trend of late-stage career changes is becoming increasingly common, with many jobseekers finding federal government jobs an attractive option. A recent employee survey conducted by the U.S. Office of…
Delaying Traditional TSP and Traditional IRA RMDs Can Result in Additional Income Taxes
Most of us would prefer not to pay up-front for anything that could be paid for at a later time. That is true for paying income taxes on retirement distributions,…