This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement purposes including retirement under CSRS and FERS.  This column discusses the amount of a military deposit for CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS employees who want ... Read More

Happy one year anniversary for the Fed15! We’re thanking feds and reviewing the Thrift Savings Plan’s recent slump. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 48): What’s Going on with the TSP? Celebrating the podcast’s first anniversary, which coincides with Public Service Recognition ... Read More

What is TCC for FEHB (federal employee health benefits) program? Learn about canceling coverage and temporary continuance of coverage. This article covers canceling federal employee health insurance and temporary continuance of coverage (TCC). This is the tenth article in our ... Read More

Discussing the world of Roth IRA contributions and the Saver’s Tax Credit. Learn how these financial tools can help grow your wealth a secure your future. Check Out Our Next Webinar on Tax Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE ... Read More

Approaching the 2-year anniversary of the TSP mutual fund window, we review if feds should reconsider “opening” their investment window. In June of 2022, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) opened a “mutual fund window” that expanded the investment options from ... Read More

 This is the first of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal retirement under both the CSRS and FERS retirement systems Military service includes active-duty service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ... Read More

Federal employees under both FERS and CSRS won’t want to miss this episode with financial planning tips about your pension, the TSP, and more! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 47): What Does It Mean to Prioritize Your Pension? Dan and Katelyn ... Read More

Federal employees can anticipate a 2.0% for the 2025 Federal Pay Raise – will this keep pace with inflation? As we covered in a previous article, the White House suggested 2% for next year’s federal salary increase in the Biden ... Read More

Public service recognition week (PSRW) has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 Honoring federal, state, country, local, and tribal government employees, the first full week of May is Public Service Recognition Week. Leaders across all governments are ... Read More

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part II – How COLAs Work for FERS  Federal annuitants and survivor annuitants receive cost-of-living (COLAs). COLAs are set by law. This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the calculation of COLAs for ... Read More