Category: FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 155 FAFSA Changes & Financial Aid + Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2027?

June 16, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent FAFSA changes may impact federal families planning for college, and what federal employees should know about the growing conversation around a potential 2027 pay…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 154 USPS FERS Funding Pause + SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions

June 9, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement planning developments affecting federal employees: the USPS FERS funding pause and the enhanced catch-up contribution opportunity available to those ages 60–63.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 153 RMD Planning Before It’s Too Late + How to Delay Social Security to 70

June 2, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement income decisions: preparing for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and determining whether delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 makes sense.

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 168: Amending a Tax Return — When, Why, and How to File Form 1040-X

May 26, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss when it makes sense to amend a federal income tax return and the key rules surrounding IRS Form 1040-X. Millions of taxpayers discover…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 152 Tax Diversification in Retirement + Planning for Long-Term Care Costs

May 26, 2026 STWS

Katelyn and Dan discuss how federal employees can create more tax flexibility in retirement and prepare for one of the largest potential retirement expenses: long-term care.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 151 Catching Up on Retirement Savings After 50 + FAFSA & CSS Planning

May 19, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how federal employees can accelerate retirement savings later in their careers and what parents should know about FAFSA and CSS financial aid planning.

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 167: Avoiding IRS Estimated Tax Penalties

May 12, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss why many federal employees and retirees may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments and how failing to do so can result in…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 150 Coordinating Two Pensions + Rethinking FEGLI After 55

May 12, 2026 STWS

Katelyn and Dan discuss how federal employees can better coordinate multiple pension income streams in retirement and why FEGLI costs deserve a closer look after age 55.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 149 Hidden Tax Savings for Federal Employees + Key Federal Retirement Milestones by Age

May 5, 2026 STWS

Jen and Dan discuss tax planning strategies that can help federal employees keep more of their retirement income and the critical ages that can shape retirement decisions under FERS

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 148 Managing FERS Tax Withholding + Should Feds Diversify Beyond U.S. Stocks?

April 28, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Jen and Dan go over managing taxes as income stacks up in retirement and whether heavy reliance on U.S. stocks in the TSP adds unnecessary risk. They…