Serving Those Who Serve Logo

Archives

No More Required Minimum Distributions for Roth TSP Participants

02/15/2023
SECURE Act 2.0 Eliminates RMDs on Roth Retirement Plans: What Does It Mean to Roth TSP Participants? Edward A. Zurndorfer- If an individual owns a traditional IRA and has reached his or her required beginning date (RBD), he or she ... Read More

There is Still Time to Make IRA Contributions for 2022

01/25/2023
Now Is a Good Time for Employees to Make Their 2022 IRA Contributions If They Have Not Already Done So Ed Zurndorfer – An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) provides a tax-beneficial way in which an individual can set aside additional ... Read More

Federal Benefits Quiz on SECURE Act 2.0, FMLA Leave, and New Localities

01/20/2023
Weekly Quiz #40 covers new retirement account withdrawals, Family & Medical Leave, and the news on 2024 localities. Try These Quizzes Next: Quiz 39 Quiz 38 Quiz 37 [ays_quiz id=”40″] Federal Benefits Quiz

How SECURE Act 2.0 Can Enhance Your Retirement Savings

01/18/2023
SECURE Act 2.0 Passage Allows for Enhanced Retirement Savings: Increase in RMD Age from 72 to 73 Effective 1/1/2023 and Then to Age 75 Effective 1/1/2033. Edward A. Zurndorfer SECURE Act 2.0 measure, past into law on December 30,2022 as ... Read More

10 MORE Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement (+1 Bonus Way)

01/17/2023
Another 10 mistakes that can be disastrous to your retirement from federal service. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello readers. As promised here are the next ten errors that I identified when I began working on my article series “Ten Easy Ways ... Read More
Retirement Accounts for Federal Employees

Quiz 39: Retirement Accounts for Federal Employees

01/13/2023
Take our latest weekly quiz – on retirement accounts for feds! Try These Quizzes Next: Quiz 38 Quiz 37 Quiz 36 [ays_quiz id=”39″] Retirement Account for Federal Employees Quiz

What’s in the SECURE Act 2.0? – Review the Major Changes and Provisions

01/11/2023
The SECURE Act 2.0 Becomes Law, Bringing Workplace Retirement Plan and IRA Changes. Edward A. Zurndorfer During late December 2022, Congress passed the $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 which was signed into law by President Biden on December ... Read More
Blog Img 6 Secure Act 2

What Feds Should Know About SECURE Act 2.0

01/10/2023
Beginning with the 2024 tax-year, RMDs from Roth accounts in employer-based plans will no longer be required. RMDs are already not needed from Roth IRAs. For employers that offer their workers a defined contribution plan, like a 401(k) or the ... Read More
Blog Images Iii Top 5 Fz 22 3

FEDZONE Articles by Ed Zurndorfer: Top 5 of 2022

01/03/2023
Celebrating the end of the year with the top 5 most-read articles of 2022 by Ed Zurndorfer! Start the new year off right – properly prepare for retirement with our no-cost webinar series: REGISTER HERE 5. Options for Withdrawing from ... Read More
Blog Images Iii Top 5 Fl 22 3

Top 5 FEDLIFE: Most Popular Podcasts in 2022

01/03/2023
Celebrating the new year with the 5 most-listened-to podcast episodes of last year! Start the new year off right – properly prepare for retirement with our no-cost webinar series: REGISTER HERE 5. Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2023: FERS, CSRS, and Social ... Read More