After an 8.7% COLA in 2023 and a 3.2% adjustment in 2024, the downward trend is expected to continue for Social Security’s 2025 COLA. Current estimates predict 2.4%. Retired federal employees receiving a CSRS pension receive the same cost-of-living adjustment ... Read More

Top high-impact items that can help federal employees develop a sturdy financial plan. Also – Katelyn reviews the best (and WORST) accounts for inheritances. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 41): Top 5 Things You Need for a Federal Financial Plan Dan ... Read More

The White House published its budget proposal this week for fiscal year 2025 and indicates a lower pay raise for federal workers than the past few years The Biden Administration released its recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It ... 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

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

Congrats to Katelyn’s brother, who signed to a division one school! This week’s episode covers the TSP’s lackluster performance in the first month of 2024. Also – how the FAIR Act is an early indicator of the following year’s pay ... Read More

A congressman since 2008, Gerry Connolly has been a fighter for the federal workforce Along with introducing the FAIR act every year, there are numerous bills he has sponsored or co-sponsored that support the benefits and rights of federal employees, ... Read More

The FAIR Act has been introduced – pushing for a 7.4% raise for feds. This is the first indicator of the 2025 pay raise until the white house budget. A history of the FAIR Act vs. the actual raise that ... Read More

The 2024 Federal Pay Raise is historic – find out why! Also learn why feds might not see their pay raise until the end of January. Are You a FERS Employee? Don’t miss the next webinar going over your benefits ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn discuss some shotput before going over the following topics: 2024 GSA reimbursement rates for gas mileage who use a vehicle for federal business. Financial planning for federal employees: Katelyn goes over some tips and reminders. The Fed15 ... Read More