Katelyn and Jen delve into the intricate details of the FERS survivor annuity supplement and explore the complexities of life insurance The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 51): FERS Annuity Supplements and Life Insurance Jen discusses the purpose of FERS survivor annuity ... Read More

What feds need to know about Medicare Advantage plans. No, I don’t mean your dear mother; in this case, I mean Medicare Advantage. Or to be more specific, the Medicare Advantage plans that are currently available within the Federal Employees ... Read More

Cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirees: Social Security COLA, CSRS COLA, and COLAs for CSRS-offset and FERS. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. #120): Cost of Living Adjustments for CSRS, FERS, and ... Read More

If you’re under the age of 60 and collecting a FERS survivor annuity, you might be eligible for the FERS Survivor Annuity Supplement. While the FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is often discussed when it comes to retiring from the ... Read More

This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement purposes including retirement under CSRS and FERS.  This column discusses the amount of a military deposit for CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS employees who want ... Read More

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

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