Beyond the TSP: How Feds Can Use DAFs to Maximize Giving
Many people make charitable gifts when the opportunity arises, from going to a fundraiser or supporting the local youth sports team to mailing out a check at the end of…
The Fed15 Podcast: 2024 Federal Employee Survey Insights & Boosting Your Career Growth
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn break down the 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results, highlighting trends in engagement, leadership trust, and job satisfaction. They also explore how career development…
Is Federal Employment Still Worth it? Rising Discontent and What it Means for Retirement
Federal jobs have long been a beacon of stability, known for generous benefits, dependable paychecks, and one of the last remaining pensions in the workforce. But lately, more and more…
FedLife Podcast: Mandatory Roth TSP Catch-Up Contributions Coming in 2026 – What Federal Employees Need to Know
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain the upcoming 2026 change requiring high-earning federal employees to make TSP “catch-up” contributions only to the Roth TSP. They also discuss how the…
How Spouses’ Rights Apply to TSP Withdrawals
By law, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participant’s spouse has certain rights to the participant’s TSP account. These rules apply to withdrawals even if the TSP participant is separated from…
The Fed15 Podcast: Is FLTCIP Worth It? Plus, Retirement Strategies for Veterans in Government
In this episode, Katelyn and Dan explore key considerations for federal employees and veterans planning—covering the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, eligibility requirements, pros and cons of coverage, and…
The Case for Roth Conversions in 2025… and BEYOND
Last year, I wrote an in-depth article exploring why Roth conversions could be a smart move for many federal employees and retirees through TCJA’s expiration in 2025. The topic clearly…
Options for Withdrawing Funds from the Thrift Savings Plan: Option 3 – Rollovers
This is the third of four FEDZONE columns discussing the withdrawal options that are available to separated Thrift Savings Plan TSP) participants. In these columns, a “separated” participant means a…
FedLife Podcast: FERS Retirees Receiving SRS—Don’t Forget to Report 2024 Earnings
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain what the Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is and who qualifies for it. They also discuss how the SRS is calculated, the 2024 earnings…
Key Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces sweeping changes to the federal tax code and financial landscape. This legislation includes tax cuts,…