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The Fed15 Podcast: What Does It Mean to Prioritize Your Pension?

05/14/2024
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

The Fed15 Podcast: How the TSP is Taxed and Some Financial Tips

05/07/2024
• 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

The Fed15 Podcast: Common Federal Retirement Application Mistakes

04/30/2024
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn dig into the critical details that can impact the processing time of your retirement application. Also – the TSP’s 30-day rule is done for! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 45): Common Federal Retirement Application Mistakes ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Reviewing TSP’s Recent Performance

04/23/2024
• We’ve got a special episode this week with Chelsea and Katelyn teaming up to tackle hosting. Chelsea and Katelyn provide some great market commentary pertaining to the TSP. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 44): Reviewing TSP’s Recent Performance Checking in ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Decoding TSP Loans – Know the Risks

04/16/2024
Join Dan and Katelyn as they unravel the complexities of Thrift Savings Plan loans and provide insights into why it may not be your best option. Plus – 2025 COLA estimates. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 43): Decoding TSP Loans – ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Preparing for Your Federal Retirement

04/09/2024
5 key items to keep in mind as you get close to your retirement from the US federal government. Also – which is your most important federal benefit? FEHB? TSP? FERS? The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 42): Preparing for Your Federal ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Top 5 Things You NEED for a Federal Financial Plan

04/02/2024
Top high-impact items that can help federal employees develop a sturdy financial plan. Also – Katelyn reviews the best (and WORST) accounts for inheritances. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 41): Top 5 Things You Need for a Federal Financial Plan Dan ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: White House Suggest 2.0% Federal Pay Raise for 2025

03/26/2024
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

The Fed15 Podcast: TSP Recap with Special Guest

03/19/2024
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

The Fed15 Podcast: The Most Misunderstood TSP Funds

03/12/2024
We’ve got Olympics talk and Katelyn discusses her local theatre scene. Then, Dan goes over the two misunderstood TSP funds, the S and I. Then, who funds your FERS retirement? The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 38): The Most Misunderstood TSP Funds ... Read More