When a Medicare Part B beneficiary dies, his or her estate or surviving family members may be entitled to a refund or monthly Medicare Part B premiums previously paid. This column explains what the estate or surviving family members need ... Read More

Most federal retirees are eligible to receive a monthly Social Security retirement benefit, starting as early as age 62. Many retirees wait until at least their full retirement age (FRA) (currently, age 66 years and eight months for individuals born ... Read More

Most of us would prefer not to pay up-front for anything that could be paid for at a later time.  That is true for paying income taxes on retirement distributions, including distributions from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), from traditional ... 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

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

Meet Chelsea English, our special guest co-host filling in for Katelyn this week for the TSP monthly recap. Dan reviews how to ensure feds are getting their full TSP match. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 39): TSP Recap with Special Guest, ... Read More

Government shutdown averted for the fourth time since October 1st. Bill has been introduced to fund the government and end the threat of a closure. Although regular citizens are certainly impacted when the government experiences a shutdown, members of the ... Read More

The Social Security Administration Faces a Customer Service Crisis as Record Number of Americans Reach Age 65 During 2024 The Social Security Administration (SSA) performs a vital role in the lives of millions of Americans, including federal employees and retirees. ... 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

A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients. And NASA project with private space company burned up in the atmosphere. Also – federal judge says postal worker can carry firearm in federal building. Recent news ... Read More