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

Financial Planning for Federal Employees – Jen Meyer goes over the Top 5 things to consider when developing a federal financial plan. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career is functioning as a financial teacher. ... Read More

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

A Summary of the Tax-Smart Ways to Help Pay a Child’s Education Costs – Part I Federal employees are well aware of the increasing costs of raising a child. Everything from feeding, clothing, housing, medical care and education (from nursery ... Read More

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

What is a NAF federal employee? What is the difference from a regular federal employee? Learn about the benefits, retirement options, and more! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Financial Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. ... Read More

It’s a match – Understanding TSP Contributions and Automatic Enrollment, including a TSP matching contribution example. When a federal employee comes aboard in his or her agency, they are automatically enrolled to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their ... Read More

This week’s episode is about mapping out your retirement from the federal government in the 2020s and understanding the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 37): The Golden Goose of Federal Retirement Dates Best days ... Read More

Age Milestones for Federal Employees and Retirees with Respect to Federal Income Taxes When it comes to minimizing an individual’s annual federal income tax liability, there are age milestones that can affect an individual’s eligibility for tax benefits, tax deductions ... Read More

Who is funding FERS? In October of last year, there were slight changes to the amount agencies contribute to the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Employees and the US government fund the rest.  Both CSRS and FERS pensions are backed ... Read More