HSA and FSA Enhancements Taking Effect in 2026
There is great news for federal employees who rely on qualified healthcare and dependent care spending accounts such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help…
401(k) on the Rise: What Possible Tax Law Extensions Could Mean for the TSP
The debate over extending Trump-era tax provisions has picked up steam, and retirement savings sit right in the middle of it. While the headlines usually focus on 401(k) plans, federal…
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The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Shutdowns and Staying Ethical in the Digital Age
In this episode, Dan discusses how federal employees can prepare for a potential government shutdown—covering back pay expectations, key benefits like FEHB, TSP, and leave, and strategies to avoid high-interest…
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FedLife Podcast: How the 2025 Tax Bill Changes Charitable Giving for Federal Employees
In this episode, Dan and Ed break down how the OBBBA of 2025 reshapes charitable giving and tax deductions. They explain how the law builds on changes from the Tax…
Student Loan Forgiveness 2.0 for Federal Workers
Federal workers with student loans are facing a new set of rules, timelines, and tradeoffs. A recent law allows student loan payments to trigger retirement contributions, and a new repayment…
IRS Finalizes Rules for Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions
One of the provisions passed into law as part of SECURE Act 2.0 (December 2022) requires that “catch-up” contributions made by higher-paid employees must go into a Roth account. This…
The Final Few Months of 2025 Require Year-End Retirement Planning
With less than three months remaining in 2025, now is the time for federal employees and retirees to get busy and perform some year-end retirement planning. The recently passed One…
Is Your Agency on the Chopping Block? How to Financially Prepare for a Federal Job Loss
There’s no denying that federal job security isn’t what it used to be. Budget cuts, agency restructuring, and shifting political priorities have placed many roles at increased risk. With a…
Should You Retire in 2026? Key Factors to Weigh Before You File
2025 brought volatility, layoffs, and whispers of recession that left many federal employees cautious. Now, as 2026 approaches, one question rises to the surface: Should I retire in 2026? The…
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The Fed15 Podcast: Is the G Fund Really Safe? Plus, Social Security Turns 90
In this episode, Dan reflects on Social Security’s 90th anniversary, and how it complements FERS and TSP for a balanced retirement strategy, while Katelyn examines the G Fund’s safety, real…