NASA Accepting Astronaut Applications, TSP’s I-Fund’s New Index, and More Federal Employee News A round-up of federal employee news revolving around the world of US federal government employees and their retirement benefits. This article reviews the recent graduating class of ... Read More

A Summary of the Tax-Smart Ways to Help Pay a Child’s Education Costs – Part II This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the tax-preferred ways that federal employees can utilize in order to pay for their children’s ... Read More

The top 5 things that federal employees should keep in mind as their retirement date draws near. Before pulling the trigger and submitting your retirement application to OPM’s iron mountain, there are some important items to make sure you understand ... Read More

What feds should know about making a Roth conversion in the next two years. Also – dissecting the White House’s suggested pay raise of 2.0% for next year. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 40): White House Suggests 2.0% Federal Pay Raise ... Read More

Eligibility for federal employee health benefits (FEHB) – After a long pause, we’re resuming our deep dive into the FEHB program’s handbook. This article reviews which employees of the federal government are eligible for FEHB, and which aren’t. Back in ... Read More

In the TSP for feds and in 401(k) plans in the private sector, it is important to watch out for excessive elective deferrals! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Tax Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. ... Read More

Financial Planning for Federal Employees – Jen Meyer goes over the Top 5 things to consider when developing a federal financial plan. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career is functioning as a financial teacher. ... Read More

CFP® Professional Katelyn Murray breaks down which financial accounts are the best for inheritances… and which types aren’t. Katelyn Murray, CFP®, ChFEBC®, FBS®, CFT-1™, ECA – When it comes to financial planning for federal government employees and retirees, considering the ... Read More

Meet Chelsea English, our special guest co-host filling in for Katelyn this week for the TSP monthly recap. Dan reviews how to ensure feds are getting their full TSP match. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 39): TSP Recap with Special Guest, ... Read More

A Summary of the Tax-Smart Ways to Help Pay a Child’s Education Costs – Part I Federal employees are well aware of the increasing costs of raising a child. Everything from feeding, clothing, housing, medical care and education (from nursery ... Read More