Category: The Fed15 Podcast

The first podcast of the new year! Dan and Katelyn discuss the importance of a TSP beneficiary designation and what feds can expect during the first year after retiring from…

OPM backlog – what the status on the modernization efforts? Also- FERS Disability retirement vs. Social Security Disability Insurance

This episode goes over when it’s a good time to take social security- 62, FRA, or 70. Then, Katelyn has some good news about November’s TSP performance

• Katelyn and Dan are getting ready for the holidays! A look at how FEHB plans coordinate with other health plans, such as Medicare. And watch out for these tax…

This week’s post-turkey podcast is about Medicare part D and why federal employees might want to reconsider enrollment

What you should take account of when crafting a TSP allocation

Dan goes over the FERS Special Retirement Supplement while Katelyn talks federal news.

Inflation cooling off? Katelyn takes a look at next year’s COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security. Also – the best dates in 2024 to retire from federal service.

5.2% Raise in Jeopardy? What US Congress, shutdown threat, and the new speaker has to do with next year’s pay raise.

Time to get spooky? Dan and Katelyn chat about Vampire technicalities before taking a look at FEHB premium increases and Health Savings Accounts.