Category: The Fed15 Podcast

Dan and Katelyn explore the Windfall Elimination Program and its impact on CSRS employees. They also review the performance of the TSP funds for August and year-to-date.

Katelyn examines two strategies for boosting retirement annuities: retirement redeposits and military buybacks, detailing their potential benefits and processes. Additionally, she provides an update on the 2026 pay raise, analyzing…

Katelyn and Chelsea explore strategies to maximize your FERS annuity, offering practical tips and insights. They also provide an update on potential pay raises, including current news and relevant legislation…

Dan and Chelsea explore strategies for federal employees to gain an extra year of service credit without working longer. They also delve into donor-advised funds (DAFs), explaining how to avoid…

Dan and Chelsea discuss managing your TSP through major life events such as marriage, divorce, and job changes. They also analyze TSP updates for July.

Dan and Chelsea delve into retirement planning for those under FERS with a CSRS component. They also analyze the projected 2025 COLA and its implications for CSRS and FERS retirees.

Dan and Chelsea explore the details of FERS deferred and postponed retirement and review the current state of remote work for federal employees. They discuss relevant legislation that could influence…

Dan and Chelsea offer a survival guide for navigating your first year as a federal employee. They also explore part-time work, address common misconceptions, and explain how to calculate your…

Dan and Katelyn explore the benefits of transitioning to a federal career later in life and offer job search tips. They also cover the details of annual leave for federal…

Dan and Katelyn delve into the backlog at the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), suggesting proactive measures while efforts are underway to address the caseload. They also provide an…