The Fed15 Podcast: MSPB Backlog and TSP Funds update
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…
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding Federal Aviation Retirement & FEGLI vs. Private Life Insurance
Dan and Katelyn discuss potential adjustments to mandatory retirement ages for Federal air traffic controllers and pilots, explaining the rationale and potential outcomes. They also compare FEGLI with private life…
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing TSP Contributions; Habit Stacking and Catch-up Contributions
Dan and Katelyn discuss strategies like the 'January jump' to help maximize TSP balances, emphasizing the impact of small adjustments and advocating habit stacking for consistency. They also delve into…
The Fed15 Podcast: Portfolio Structuring and COLAs
Dan and Chelsea discuss combining QCD and Roth conversion strategies, alongside pay raises, parity, and protection for federal employees. Dan and Katelyn offer guidelines for building a resilient investment portfolio…
The Fed15 Podcast: QCD and Roth Conversion Strategies; Analyzing Pay, Parity, and Protection
Dan and Chelsea discuss combining QCD and Roth conversion strategies, alongside pay raises, parity, and protection for federal employees. Social media clip caption: Are Feds Really Overpaid? Dive into QCD…
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Wealth Transfer and Medicare Advantage
Dan and Katelyn discuss maximizing wealth transfer for beneficiaries and explore the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans available through FEHB.
The Fed15 Podcast: High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts for Federal Employees
Dan introduces Kevin Moss, an expert from Consumer’s Checkbook, providing a brief overview of Consumer's Checkbook and Kevin Moss's credentials. He segues into the importance of HDHPs and HSAs. Kevin…
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS Annuity Supplements and Life Insurance
Katelyn and Jen delve into the intricate details of the FERS survivor annuity supplement and explore the complexities of life insurance policies.
The Fed15 Podcast: What Are the Best Federal Agencies to Work For?
Dan and Chelsea go over the complexities of the FEHB handbook and then review what federal employees say are the best US government agencies to work for.
The Fed15 Podcast: 2025 Federal Pay Raise Update and the TSP Window
The TSP mutual fund is now two years old – Dan provides a high-level review. Then, Katelyn reviews the 2025 pay raise for federal employees.