Katelyn and Dan welcome Alex Witt, host of the Fed Thread Podcast, to The Fed15 Podcast for a Q&A exploring the changing federal landscape, workplace well being, burnout, financial stress, and confidence for the future Check Out Our Next FERS ... Read More

Katelyn and Dan explore how 529 plans have expanded beyond traditional college savings and how Medicare IRMAA can affect retirement healthcare costs. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 163: ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn discuss how federal employees can approach retirement income and tax planning, including the potential impact of working after retirement and the role Roth conversions may play in creating tax flexibility. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for ... Read More

Katelyn discusses two important planning topics that can have a lasting impact on retirement costs: understanding Medicare’s 2026 IRMAA income brackets and choosing a retirement date with tax consequences in mind. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees ... Read More

Inflation and longevity are two challenges facing today’s federal retirees. In this solo episode, Katelyn explains how rising costs and longer life expectancies can impact retirement income—and what federal employees can do now to prepare. Check Out Our Next FERS ... Read More

Federal employees making retirement decisions and families looking at new savings opportunities for children will find plenty to consider in this episode. Dan and Katelyn break down two important topics that could have long-term financial implications. Check Out Our Next ... Read More

Federal employees approaching retirement or following recent workforce developments may have questions about what to expect. In this episode, Dan and Katelyn explain OPM’s retirement process and discuss the recent Schedule Policy/Career changes, including what has and has not changed ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn discuss two retirement planning decisions that are often overlooked but can have lasting financial consequences: keeping beneficiary designations current and deciding whether FEGLI still makes sense after retirement. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees ... Read More

Dan and Jen break down two often-overlooked retirement risks that can significantly impact federal employees: hidden Medicare premium increases and maintaining health insurance eligibility into retirement. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The Fed15 ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent FAFSA changes may impact federal families planning for college, and what federal employees should know about the growing conversation around a potential 2027 pay freeze.   Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal ... Read More