Category: FED-15 Explained (Podcast)

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The Fed15 Podcast: Smart Tax Planning in Retirement + Beating Information Bias

February 3, 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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The Fed15 Podcast: Retiring With Debt + Choosing the Right Retirement Date

January 20, 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 Fed15 Podcast: Coordinating Sick & Annual Leave for Retirement + OPM’s Digital Retirement Overhaul

January 20, 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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The Fed15 Podcast: RIF “Bump and Retreat” Explained + 2026 HSA & FSA Updates

January 2, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn break down how “bump and retreat” works in a RIF, covering key terms, potential outcomes, and steps federal employees can take if a RIF is possible. They…

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

January 2, 2026 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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The Fed15 Podcast: Shutdown Relief Proposals and 2026 Contribution Limit Updates

December 11, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss the latest proposals aimed at supporting federal employees during potential shutdowns, including the Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act (H.R. 5689), the Emergency Relief for Federal…

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The Fed15 Podcast: Early Retirement Factors and TSP Considerations During Volatility

December 5, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn sit down to discuss key considerations for Feds facing early retirement and market volatility. Dan reviews the role of the FERS supplement, past proposals to change it,…

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The Fed15 Podcast: A Thanksgiving Special with the STWS Team

November 26, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn sit down with the rest of the Serving Those Who Serve team for a Thanksgiving Special episode. Each person shares what they’re thankful for, the small things…

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The Fed15 Podcast: A Career Shift with Flavor — Former Fed Kevin Gash’s Sausage Journey

November 18, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn sit down with Kevin Gash, founder of Maryland Brat & Butcher Co. (formerly Plan B Sausages) and former federal employee of more than 20 years. After being…

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The Fed15 Podcast: Jess’s Journey from Federal Service to Gingersnap Jess Cookies

November 12, 2025 STWS

Dan and Katelyn sit down with Jess, founder of Gingersnap Cookies and former digital media specialist at the National Institutes of Health. After being unexpectedly separated from federal service, Jess…