The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Guide – First-Year Tips & Part-Time Retirement Impact
08/14/2024
Dan and Chelsea offer a survival guide for navigating your first year as a federal employee. They also explore part-time work, address common misconceptions, and explain how to calculate your pension. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Is a Late-Stage Federal Career Switch Right for You?
08/06/2024
Dan and Katelyn explore the benefits of transitioning to a federal career later in life and offer job search tips. They also cover the details of annual leave for federal employees, including accumulation and retirement aspects. Check Out Our Next ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: MSPB Backlog and TSP Funds update
07/30/2024
Dan and Katelyn delve into the backlog at the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), suggesting proactive measures while efforts are underway to address the caseload. They also provide an analysis of TSP funds for Q2, emphasizing achievements and areas ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding Federal Aviation Retirement & FEGLI vs. Private Life Insurance
07/25/2024
Dan and Katelyn discuss potential adjustments to mandatory retirement ages for Federal air traffic controllers and pilots, explaining the rationale and potential outcomes. They also compare FEGLI with private life insurance, highlighting differences between group plans and private options. Check ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing TSP Contributions; Habit Stacking and Catch-up Contributions
07/17/2024
Dan and Katelyn discuss strategies like the ‘January jump’ to help maximize TSP balances, emphasizing the impact of small adjustments and advocating habit stacking for consistency. They also delve into Roth TSP and catch-up contributions, highlighting their potential benefits and ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Portfolio Structuring and COLAs
07/09/2024
Dan and Katelyn offer guidelines for building a resilient investment portfolio and discuss how COLAs respond to existing economic conditions. They provide valuable insights into combating inflation through a strong TSP strategy. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: QCD and Roth Conversion Strategies; Analyzing Pay, Parity, and Protection
07/02/2024
Dan and Chelsea discuss combining QCD and Roth conversion strategies, alongside pay raises, parity, and protection for federal employees. Social media clip caption: Are Feds Really Overpaid? Dive into QCD and Roth conversions, and gain insight into pay, parity, and ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Wealth Transfer and Medicare Advantage
06/25/2024
Dan and Katelyn discuss maximizing wealth transfer for beneficiaries and explore the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans available through FEHB. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Wealth Transfer and Medicare ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts for Federal Employees
06/18/2024
Dan, Katelyn, and Kevin delve into the details of high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), exploring their synergies and the significant benefits they offer federal employees. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: FERS Annuity Supplements and Life Insurance
06/12/2024
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