One thing every fed should NOT do with their FEGLI basic upon retirement. Also, tax benefit for first responders doubled in 2024! Katelyn breaks it down in this episode. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 34): What to Know About FEGLI After ... Read More

Ed dives deep into why waiting until 62 to retire might be the best option for FERS retirement Federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and who retire before age 62 under the immediate FERS ... Read More

Congrats to Dan’s son, who was recently married! This week – the importance of the Roth TSP and the new requirement taking effect in 2026. Then, Dan goes over the cost of retiring at age 60 compared to retiring at ... Read More

A basic overview of FEGLI and how it works- Understanding what happens to FEGLI after retiring from federal service One thing to avoid – don’t drop coverage when you can keep some coverage at no additional cost. The Federal Employee ... Read More

Some steps to take in January that Feds can take to create a brighter financial future. Do you know how much you are paying in interest? How about earning? And Dan gives a great overview of FEGLI option A coverage. ... Read More

Understanding What Is FERS Pension: Deferred and Postponed Retirement Federal employees trying to pave their path to retirement should be aware of the age reduction penalties that come with retiring early. Here we explore the cost of two years (mostly ... Read More

Understanding deferred and postponed FERS retirement and retiring early. What is the cost of 2 extra years of working? (60 vs. 62) Learn more about age reduction penalties and federal retirement. Federal employees trying to pave their path to retirement ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn discuss some shotput before going over the following topics: 2024 GSA reimbursement rates for gas mileage who use a vehicle for federal business. Financial planning for federal employees: Katelyn goes over some tips and reminders. The Fed15 ... Read More

This month’s quiz for federal employees and retirees. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”70″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate ... Read More

How Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Service Affects Civil Service Retirement A Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee is an individual who is employed in and receives compensation from a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). NAF employees are federal employees, but they are not covered by ... Read More