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Monthly Archives: March 2023

How the IRS Taxes CSRS and FERS Annuities

03/08/2023
Tax season is now in full swing. This article breaks down the federal taxation of federal government pensions – both FERS and CSRS. Edward A. Zurndorfer Both a CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS employees make nondeductible contributions to their respective retirement ... Read More

Budget Debates on Government Spending: What Feds Should Know

03/07/2023
The administration is expected to publish its recommended budget around mid-March. Contained in the publication, we can anticipate to find what the President wishes the following year’s annual pay raise for Feds should be. While Democrats in Congress have already ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: More on the SECURE Act 2.0 – From College to Retirement

03/07/2023
The SECURE Act 2.0 is shaking up the world of college savings and retirement planning.  FedLife Podcast (Ep. 92): From College to Retirement: How the SECURE Act 2.0 Can Help You Save Smarter The SECURE Act 2.0 is shaking up ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: February 2023

03/06/2023
TSP Update for Month Ending February 2023 – after promising January, all TSP core funds except G saw small dips in value.  Jennifer Meyer, CFP© February brought a pullback from the significant January gains for most TSP participants. All the ... Read More

TSA to Add Two Leadership Positions to Assist with Technology

03/06/2023
A look at the TSA’s digital transformation, which will require two new officers at the head of the agency. Yemi Oshinnaiye, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently took several weeks to hop around the ... Read More

Weekly Quiz for Feds: TSP and Leave Questions

03/03/2023
Take our latest weekly quiz and then share with your federal friends and family. Try These Quizzes Next! Quiz #45 Quiz #44 Quiz #43 [ays_quiz id=”46″] FedLife Podcast: Taxation of TSP withdrawals with Ed Zurndorfer Weekly Quiz for Feds #46

Don’t Miss These Three Federal Retirement Lessons from… Football?

03/02/2023
We offer insights from our years of experience working with feds through the lens of football. In my life, I have been blessed to be a part of three great, meaningful endeavors.  They are, in order: my family, my career ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: the SECURE Act 2.0 and the Future of the Roth TSP

03/01/2023
Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with legal changes. But fear not. In this riveting episode, Ed Zurndorfer and Dan Sipe delve into the SECURE Act 2.0 and its impact on Roth TSP participants. FedLife Podcast (Ep. ... Read More