Category: FEDLIFE

What is a NAF federal employee? What is the difference from a regular federal employee? Learn about the benefits, retirement options, and more!

• Do you need to make a formal election to change contribution amounts for your TSP account? • Why is 2024 different than other years for federal employees? • Some…

• Learn some great tips from when Ed was in federal service. • How health care flexible spending accounts (HCFSA) can be a game changer for feds. • Can you…

The 2024 Federal Pay Raise is historic – find out why! Also learn why feds might not see their pay raise until the end of January.

• Ed goes over some tax savings tips when it comes to the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. • Learn about the types of enrollment offered by the FEHB…

A qualified longevity annuity contract (QLAC) – learn what it is, how it works, and one of the best benefits, lower required minimum distributions (RMDs)!

The traditional TSP versus the Roth TSP – which is better? Learn the differences and why it’s probably a good idea if you’re on the younger side.

As we approach the end of the year, time to go over required minimum distributions (RMDs) and how the SECURE Acts 1.0 and 2.0 changed the IRS penalties and rules.

Is Medicare free? Should you get a medigap plan? Are you “over-insured”? Is dropping FEHB in retirement a good idea? – Learn the answers to these questions and more!

See what message from the STWS inbox had both Ed and Dan flabbergasted. This episode is all about the importance of beneficiaries – including contingent vs. successor.