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The FedLife Podcast is your in-depth, biweekly deep dive into the world of federal benefits and retirement planning. Hosted by federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer and Dan Sipe of Serving Those Who Serve, each 30-minute episode unpacks the complexities of FERS and CSRS retirement, FEHB and Medicare, survivor benefits, tax planning, and more. Designed for federal employees and retirees who want more than just the basics, FedLife goes beyond the headlines to explore the rules, nuances, and strategies that can make a meaningful difference in your retirement. Remember: it’s your Fed life, make it a great one.

 

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 158: OPM Retirement Timeline + Schedule Policy Career Explained

Federal employees approaching retirement or following recent workforce developments may have questions about what to...
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 157 TSP Beneficiaries vs. Your Will + Should You Keep FEGLI in Retirement?

Dan and Katelyn discuss two retirement planning decisions that are often overlooked but can have lasting financial consequences: keeping beneficiary...
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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 170: Trump Accounts — IRS Rules, Eligibility, and Grandparent Contributions

In this episode, Ed and Dan break down the new “Trump Accounts” created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 156 IRMAA Medicare Costs & FEHB Retirement Eligibility Rules

Dan and Jen break down two often-overlooked retirement risks that can significantly impact federal employees: hidden Medicare premium increases and...
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 155 FAFSA Changes & Financial Aid + Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2027?

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent FAFSA changes may impact federal families planning for college, and what federal employees should...
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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 169: Using Retirement Funds to Pay LTC Insurance Premiums (SECURE 2.0 Update)

In this episode, Ed and Dan explore a new SECURE 2.0 provision that may allow penalty-free withdrawals from certain qualified...
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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 154 USPS FERS Funding Pause + SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement planning developments affecting federal employees: the USPS FERS funding pause and the enhanced...
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