The Fed15 Podcast: Optimizing TSP in Volatile Markets & Celebrating Sammies Award Heroes
11/11/2024
Dan and Katelyn delve into strategies for optimizing your TSP in volatile markets, providing valuable insights and tips to help mitigate risk. They also explore the 2024 Sammies, highlighting the winners and their positive impact on society through their work ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding the FERS 62 Factor and C Fund Valuation
10/22/2024
Dan and Katelyn explore FERS and the 62 Factor, highlighting the advantages of waiting until age 62 to retire. They also discuss the current overvaluation of the C fund, delve into the Shiller PE, and emphasize the importance of diversification ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Pay Freezes and Survivor Benefits
10/22/2024
Dan and Katelyn delve into potential pay freezes, providing insights on mitigating their possible impacts. They also explore survivor benefits, discussing topics such as TSP designations and Social Security benefits. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding WEP and TSP Fund Performance: August Update
10/08/2024
Dan and Katelyn explore the Windfall Elimination Program and its impact on CSRS employees. They also review the performance of the TSP funds for August and year-to-date. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximize Your Retirement: Redeposits, Buybacks & 2026 Pay Raise Update
09/26/2024
Katelyn examines two strategies for boosting retirement annuities: retirement redeposits and military buybacks, detailing their potential benefits and processes. Additionally, she provides an update on the 2026 pay raise, analyzing the factors that impact this adjustment and its probability. Check ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing your FERS Annuity + Pay Raise Update
09/17/2024
Katelyn and Chelsea explore strategies to maximize your FERS annuity, offering practical tips and insights. They also provide an update on potential pay raises, including current news and relevant legislation affecting these changes. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Enriched Leave Strategy and Smart Giving with DAFs
09/10/2024
Dan and Chelsea explore strategies for federal employees to gain an extra year of service credit without working longer. They also delve into donor-advised funds (DAFs), explaining how to avoid capital gains taxes and highlighting the benefits of using a ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: TSP Management During Life Changes + Latest July 2024 Fund Updates
09/05/2024
Dan and Chelsea discuss managing your TSP through major life events such as marriage, divorce, and job changes. They also analyze TSP updates for July. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The Fed15 Podcast: ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS & CSRS: Retirement Planning and the 2025 COLA Update
08/27/2024
Dan and Chelsea delve into retirement planning for those under FERS with a CSRS component. They also analyze the projected 2025 COLA and its implications for CSRS and FERS retirees. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement & Remote Work Future
08/20/2024
Dan and Chelsea explore the details of FERS deferred and postponed retirement and review the current state of remote work for federal employees. They discuss relevant legislation that could influence the future of telework in this field. Check Out Our ... Read More