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 aviation industry is buzzing with discussions about raising the mandatory retirement age for federal air traffic controllers (ATC) and pilots. If enacted, this change could extend careers and massively impact retirement planning for the federal aviation community. Understanding the ... Read More

Over the past year, the IRS has significantly increased penalties on underpayment of both estimated tax payments and federal income withholding from salary and retirement income. Individuals who are required to make quarterly estimated payments (due dates each year are ... Read More

The U.S. government launched the Federal Employees’ Group Live Insurance Program (FEGLI) during the mid-1950s to provide group life insurance for federal employees and their families. FEGLI can be an affordable and effective tool to help protect your family in the face ... Read More

For our Feds, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a foundational element of the overall investment portfolio. While TSP is likely not new to you, certain provisions, including catch-up contributions and the Roth option, offer opportunities to further optimize your ... Read More

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

All too many times blogs and articles like this offer tactics and strategies but neglect the transmission point. With this piece, we hope to change that by giving you a crystal-clear key first step.  Quick quiz:  Since January 1, 2000, ... Read More

This is the third of three FEDZONE columns presenting guidance for family members of deceased annuitants (federal employees who retired and receiving either a CSRS or FERS annuity at the time of their death) and the tasks that have to ... Read More

Explore the Backdoor Roth IRA, uncovering its advantages and tax implications to maximize your retirement savings strategy. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The FedLife Podcast: Understanding the Backdoor Roth IRA Understanding the Backdoor ... Read More

One of the most common questions we get asked here at Serving Those Who Serve is: “Am I invested appropriately?” The answer to this question, like so many other questions pertaining to financial planning, is, of course: “It depends.”  We ... Read More