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Monthly Archives: December 2021

Top 5 FEDLIFE: Most Popular Podcasts in 2021

12/30/2021
We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Listened-To” Podcasts in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. Episode 12: The Scoop on the Roth TSP Click Here to Listen The Roth option in Thrift Savings Plans (TSP) is arguably ... Read More

FEDZONE Articles by Ed Zurndorfer: Top 5 in 2021

12/29/2021
We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” FEDZONE Articles in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. The Social Security Offset Click Here to Read Learn about the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which applies to CSRS employees and ... Read More

Top 5 Articles by Jennifer Meyer in 2021

12/28/2021
We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Articles, written by STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer, in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. Top 5 Steps to Take Now for a Brighter Financial Future Click Here to Read A ... Read More

Benefits Ben’s Blog: Top 5 of 2021

12/27/2021
We celebrate the New Year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Blogs by ‘Benefits Ben’ in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. FERS Retirement Choices Click Here to Read Learn about the many options for FERS employees when it comes to claiming retirement ... Read More

FEDLIFE Podcast: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations

12/22/2021
In this episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer talk about how you can make the most of your charitable donations, and not only give more to the charities you love but be able to receive some additional tax relief when ... Read More

Extra Tax Savings Opportunities for Charitable Giving

12/21/2021
Learn About New Tax Rules for 2021 That Provide Extra Tax Savings Opportunities for Charitable Giving Edward A. Zurndorfer December 31, 2021 is the last day for individuals to make tax-deductible contributions for the year 2021. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More

Bureau of Land Management Moving Headquarters Back to DC

12/17/2021
After controversial move out west, BLM to relocate main operations back to the nation’s capital. Complimentary Webinars The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a subagency of the Department of the Interior (DOI) tasked with managing 245 million acres of ... Read More

IRS Releases New Life Expectancy Factors for RMDs

12/16/2021
Effective in 2022, RMDs from retirement accounts will be calculated with new life expectancy factors, making required distributions slightly less than they would’ve been with the old factors. Complimentary Webinars: Register Here Updated Life Expectancy Factors For the first time ... Read More

What Happens When the Social Security Administration Overpays an Individual

12/15/2021
Find Out What Happens When the Social Security Administration Overpays a Social Security Beneficiary SOCIAL SECURITY WEBINAR Edward A. Zurndorfer– The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends a “legally defined overpayment” (LDO) letter to Social Security beneficiaries who the SSA believes ... Read More

The F Fund in the TSP: Investing in Bonds

12/09/2021
The F-fund is the only bond fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), although the G-fund’s performance is tied to US treasury bonds. Learn how the F-fund works to protect your retirement savings. Complimentary TSP Webinar: REGISTER HERE The F-fund ... Read More