• This week’s episode goes over the many TSP withdrawal types and how each gets taxed differently. Plus, Dan’s got some helpful financial tips for feds. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 46): How the TSP is Taxed and Some Financial Tips ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for April 2024, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Stocks took a breather in April after a remarkable five month run beginning in November 2023. Four of the five core funds were ... Read More

Join Dan and Ed as they unlock the potential of college savings accounts for a brighter future! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Tax Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. #118): Tax Credits for Your Child’s ... Read More

Federal Employees elect to enroll in FEGLI Options A, B, & C when first eligible, but adding it later can get tricky- Open Seasons, Physicals, & FEGLI Qualifying Life Events Upon entering federal employment, eligible individuals are automatically signed up ... Read More

Three more things not to miss in a Federal Financial Plan, including pension prioritization and a “total” TSP plan. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello again readers. Thank you for joining me for the final installment in my series, 5 things you ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn dig into the critical details that can impact the processing time of your retirement application. Also – the TSP’s 30-day rule is done for! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 45): Common Federal Retirement Application Mistakes ... Read More

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part I – How COLAs Work for CSRS and CSRS-Offset Federal employees are eligible to receive annual government-wide pay increases and locality pay adjustment increases each year. The government-wide pay increase each year is set ... Read More

In this article, we cover how TSP withdrawals and rollovers are taxed. If you’re wondering “How Are TSP Withdrawals Taxed?” – you’ve come to the right place. When taking money out of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), several factors impact ... Read More

This article focuses on financial planning for federal employees, specifically cash strategizing plus managing risks practically. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello readers. As promised, I am back with a deeper dive into components of my previous article 5 things you must ... Read More

• We’ve got a special episode this week with Chelsea and Katelyn teaming up to tackle hosting. Chelsea and Katelyn provide some great market commentary pertaining to the TSP. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 44): Reviewing TSP’s Recent Performance Checking in ... Read More