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Quiz 26: Savings and Income for Your Federal Retirement

10/07/2022
Our newest quiz tackles Social Security and TSP [ays_quiz id=”26″] Federal Retirement Income Quiz

FEDLIFE Podcast: Life Insurance for Feds: Choices, Applying, and Coverage

10/07/2022
In this episode of the FEDLIFE Podcast, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer explain the ins and outs of insurance companies when it comes to providing coverage. Ed also dives into the five questions federal employees should consider when seeking enrollment ... Read More

Now is a Good Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion for Many Employees

10/06/2022
For Many (But Not All) Employees, Now is a Good Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion Edward A. Zurndorfer– If there is any unseen benefit coming out of this year’s down stock market, it is the fact that now ... Read More

Pursuing A Job in a Different Government Agency – Ch. 4: Where to Search

10/06/2022
The fourth piece from our Coach’s Corner about deciding to take a job at a different government agency- by Bob Oberleitner contact the coach [email protected]  Federal Retirement Webinars Chapter Four: Where to Search In Chapters 1 – 3 we covered ... Read More

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: September 2022

10/04/2022
More losses for core funds TSP – except G of course. Check out Jen’s update for last month’s TSP performance. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© The fourth quarter of 2022 started off with continued losses in markets. The S &P 500 Index, ... Read More

Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Federal Law Enforcement Officers

10/03/2022
Part 2 in a 3-part series on federal employees who occupy “rigorous” positions and are subject to “special provisions.” The second job we’ll look at: Federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). A Federal LEO is an employee of the US Government ... Read More

Quiz 25: Federal Retirement, Life Insurance, and Changing Agencies

09/30/2022
Are you getting ready for retirement? Stay prepared with our weekly quizzes. [ays_quiz id=”25″] Federal Retirement Quiz

How to Make Penalty-Free Pre-Age 59.5 Traditional IRA Withdrawals

09/30/2022
Ed provides insight on SEP exceptions and 72(t) withdrawals – both can allow pre-age 59.5 withdrawals without penalties. Edward A. Zurndorfer Tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as traditional IRAs provide individuals with many valuable benefits. In exchange, traditional IRA owners have ... Read More

Pursuing A Job in a Different Government Agency – Ch. 3: More Skills

09/29/2022
The third piece from our Coach’s Corner about deciding to take a job at a different government agency- by Bob Oberleitner contact the coach [email protected]  Federal Retirement Webinars Chapter Three: More Skills According to OPM, there are over 2 million ... Read More

FEDLIFE Podcast: Life Insurance 101 for Federal Employees

09/29/2022
Did you know that 70% of Americans say they need life insurance but don’t really understand how it works? FEDLIFE Podcast (ep. 81): Life Insurance 101 for Federal Employees In light of September being Life Insurance Awareness Month, this week ... Read More