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FedLife Podcast: Medicare Open Enrollment – What Federal Retirees Need to Know

January 7, 2026 STWS

Join Dan and Ed as they break down the Medicare Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period and what federal retirees need to know when choosing or changing coverage. This episode explains…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 132: Coordinating Sick & Annual Leave for Retirement + OPM’s Digital Retirement Overhaul

January 6, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn explore how sick leave and annual leave factor into federal retirement planning, including how sick leave boosts pension calculations, how unused annual leave is paid out, and…

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For Many IRA Inheritors, 2025 Required Minimum Distribution Deadline Rapidly Approaching

January 5, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

During 2024, the IRS issued final guidance for individuals who inherited IRAs after December 31,2019, explaining the rules for inherited IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs). The first inherited traditional IRA…

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The Complete 2026 Pros-and-Cons Guide to TSP L Funds

January 2, 2026 Benefits Ben

Your financial support is assured when you retire from Fed employment, thanks to the Federal Employee Retirement System. FERS provides the funds through its three “pillars”: the Basic Benefit, Social…

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Beating Bias, Part 2: A TSP Action Plan You’ll Actually Follow

January 2, 2026 Benefits Ben

While Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs) are typically meant to be long-term investments, the constant stream of breaking news, market commentary, and conflicting opinions has left many Feds feeling the need…

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TSP Announces Start of Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions

December 30, 2025 Ed Zurndorfer

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) announced that starting January 28, 2026, TSP participants will be able to convert portions of their traditional (before-taxed) TSP balance to the Roth (after-taxed) TSP…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 131: 2026 Retirement Prep — New TSP & IRA Limits and How to Avoid Payment Delays

December 30, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down what federal employees need to know heading into 2026, starting with the newly announced TSP and IRA contribution limits and how higher caps, expanded catch-ups,…

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Some Important Questions for Traditional TSP Participants to Consider Before Performing Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions

December 29, 2025 Ed Zurndorfer

A recent FEDZONE column (“TSP Announces Start of Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions”) presented an overview of the newest Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) option. Starting January 28, 2026, traditional TSP participants…

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Taxes Don’t Retire: How to Manage Uncle Sam in Retirement

December 29, 2025 Benefits Ben

Most Feds expect a smoother tax picture once they leave government. But the mix of pension income, withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or an IRA, and Social Security…

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Beating Information Bias: A Fed’s Guide to Smarter Investing

December 24, 2025 Benefits Ben

Today’s investors are surrounded by nonstop market updates, email alerts, and market commentary. While staying informed may seem helpful, too much information can cloud your judgment. Many investors fall into…