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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 135: Retirement Planning Amid Uncertainty + How Much Is Enough?

January 27, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how to build a resilient retirement plan in uncertain times and how to determine how much savings is truly enough, covering income planning, spending needs, and…

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SECURE Act 2.0 and The Thrift Savings Plan

January 22, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

To help individuals save for their retirement, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE Act 2.0). SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law…

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The True Costs of a TSP Loan

January 21, 2026 Benefits Ben

As a federal government employee or uniformed services member, you can borrow money from your Federal Employees Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 134: Smart Tax Planning in Retirement + Beating Information Bias

January 20, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn explore why proactive tax planning is critical in retirement, starting with understanding the full retirement income stack, including a FERS or CSRS pension, planned TSP or IRA…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 160: Roth IRA Conversions in 2025 – What Federal Employees Should Consider

January 20, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed review key year-end tax planning considerations for federal employees and retirees, with a focus on Roth IRA conversions in light of recent tax law…

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Time for a Benefits Checkup? Why 2026 Is the Year to Review Your Plan

January 20, 2026 Benefits Ben

Federal benefit rules don’t change all at once. They change in pieces — new contribution thresholds, revised timelines, updated elections — and those pieces add up. The new year brings…

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What Are the Consequences of Making Excess Contributions to the TSP?

January 15, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS limits the amount that employees can contribute via payroll deductions to their qualified retirement plans. Qualified retirement plans include 401(k), 403(b)…

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Year-End Moves for Feds: Benefits, Taxes, and TSP in One List

January 14, 2026 Benefits Ben

December's almost gone, but there's still time to clean up your finances. Nail down your taxes, top off your savings, and wrap up anything that counts when the calendar flips.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 133: Retiring With Debt + Choosing the Right Retirement Date

January 13, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down how federal employees can retire with debt in a sustainable way, starting with a full debt inventory and mapping guaranteed income sources such as a…

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The FEDZONE Vault: What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare

January 12, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

A 42-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: "What Federal Employees Should Know About the Coordination of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, TriCare and Medicare"