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The Fed15 Podcast: Planning for Age Gaps, and the 2026 COLA Outlook

08/05/2025
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss retirement strategies for federal employees, with a focus on age-gap couples. They cover Medicare, Social Security, Roth conversions, and withdrawal planning, as well as early 2026 COLA projections and their impact on CSRS ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Planning for Age Gaps, and the 2026 COLA Outlook

08/05/2025
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss retirement strategies for federal employees, with a focus on age-gap couples. They cover Medicare, Social Security, Roth conversions, and withdrawal planning, as well as early 2026 COLA projections and their impact on CSRS ... Read More

COLA Watch: What the 2026 Estimate Could Mean for CSRS and FERS Retirees

07/16/2025
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a yearly increase to federal retirement benefits, designed to keep up with inflation. For retirees, it’s a key factor in how well your income holds up over time. Those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) usually receive the full ... Read More