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Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: February 2024

02/16/2024
This month’s quiz for federal employees and retirees: UPCOMING FEGLI WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”71″] **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

The Fed15 Podcast: Making Catch-up Contributions to the Roth TSP

02/06/2024
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

The Fed15 Podcast: How to Improve Your Financial Outlook in 2024

01/30/2024
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

Making Catch-Up Contributions to the Roth TSP

01/25/2024
Everything you need to know about the change coming in 2026 thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 The good, the bad, and the ugly – we take a look at the pros and cons of this change. Regardless – contributing ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Financial Planning for Your Federal Retirement

01/23/2024
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

Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: January 2024

01/19/2024
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

Top 5 Steps for Making a Better Financial Future in 2024

01/17/2024
Start the year off right by focusing on a better financial future. Here are some steps you can take now. by STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer, CFP© At the start of every year, we are focused on how we can improve ... Read More

Financial Planning at the Onset of Federal Retirement

01/11/2024
Learn the importance of managing income in the first several months after retiring from the federal government Expanding the gap between TSP withdrawals and why you need a rainy day fund Financial planning for federal employees can help ease transition ... Read More

2024 Federal Pay Raise Update

10/31/2023
5.2% Raise in Jeopardy? What US Congress, shutdown threat, and the new speaker has to do with next year’s pay raise. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 20): 2024 Federal Pay Raise Update This week, Dan and Katelyn have a recap of ... Read More

An Annuity That Can Help Lower TSP & Traditional IRA RMDs

10/30/2023
Learn about an annuity that can help reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) Many individuals are not comfortable with annuities. A major reason for this not being comfortable with an annuity is due to a lack of knowledge as to how ... Read More