It’s the most wonderful time of the year… At long last, the IRS has released its inflation adjustments for tax-advantaged retirement accounts for 2026! Typically, these figures are released in late-October/early-November each year, so the team here at Serving Those ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn sit down with Jess, founder of Gingersnap Jess Cookies and former digital media specialist at the National Institutes of Health. After being unexpectedly separated from federal service, Jess turned her passion for baking into a thriving business. ... Read More

Market volatility has been making headlines lately and creating anxiety among some of the Feds who have noticed sharp swings in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances. While this uncertainty may tempt you to pull back your investments, smart investing ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Ed discuss the most common mistakes federal employees make when purchasing and managing life insurance. They explain how to determine the right amount of coverage, choose the appropriate policy type, and properly manage beneficiaries to ... Read More

Congress debated eliminating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Supplement – but the final law preserved it. However, the threat exposed real risk. For many, this supplement is the bridge between federal retirement and Social Security. Early retirees were watching closely ... Read More

For the first time, federal employees can complete their retirement applications fully online. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially launched its digital retirement application well ahead of schedule, modernizing a system that has often been criticized for being paperwork-heavy ... Read More

In this episode, Katelyn and Dan sit down with Kevin Moss, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Consumers’ Checkbook, for a Q&A focused on helping federal employees navigate Open Season with confidence. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal ... Read More

Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push through to 62 or later and secure the permanent 1.1% pension ... Read More