Approaching the 2-year anniversary of the TSP mutual fund window, we review if feds should reconsider “opening” their investment window. In June of 2022, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) opened a “mutual fund window” that expanded the investment options from ... Read More

 This is the first of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement under both the CSRS and FERS retirement systems Military service includes active-duty service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ... Read More

Federal employees under both FERS and CSRS won’t want to miss this episode with financial planning tips about your pension, the TSP, and more! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 47): What Does It Mean to Prioritize Your Pension? Dan and Katelyn ... Read More

Federal employees can anticipate a 2.0% for the 2025 Federal Pay Raise – will this keep pace with inflation? As we covered in a previous article, the White House suggested 2% for next year’s federal salary increase in the Biden ... Read More

Public service recognition week (PSRW) has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 Honoring federal, state, country, local, and tribal government employees, the first full week of May is Public Service Recognition Week. Leaders across all governments are ... Read More

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part II – How COLAs Work for FERS  Federal annuitants and survivor annuitants receive cost-of-living (COLAs). COLAs are set by law. This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the calculation of COLAs for ... Read More

• This week’s episode goes over the many TSP withdrawal types and how each gets taxed differently. Plus, Dan’s got some helpful financial tips for feds. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 46): How the TSP is Taxed and Some Financial Tips ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for April 2024, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Stocks took a breather in April after a remarkable five month run beginning in November 2023. Four of the five core funds were ... Read More

Join Dan and Ed as they unlock the potential of college savings accounts for a brighter future! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Tax Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. #118): Tax Credits for Your Child’s ... Read More

Federal Employees elect to enroll in FEGLI Options A, B, & C when first eligible, but adding it later can get tricky- Open Seasons, Physicals, & FEGLI Qualifying Life Events Upon entering federal employment, eligible individuals are automatically signed up ... Read More