Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement income decisions: preparing for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and determining whether delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 makes sense. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn dive into RMDs-when to take them, why they matter, and how to avoid penalties-and explain Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR), including who qualifies and what to expect if facing early separation. Check Out Our Next ... Read More

Federal annuitants over age 65 have choices with regard to Medicare. There are four parts to Medicare. They are: (1) Medicare Part A – Hospital Insurance; (2) Medicare Part B – Medical Insurance; (3) Medicare Part C – Medicare Advantage; ... Read More

The recent FEDZONE column entitled “Understanding Spousal IRA Beneficiary Rules” reviewed three IRS regulations concerning the naming of a surviving spouse as the beneficiary of the deceased spouse’s traditional IRA. One of the regulations discussed came out of Section 327 ... Read More

This column reviews three important required minimum distribution (RMD) rulings with regard to the naming of a surviving spouse as the beneficiary of the deceased spouse’s traditional IRA. These three rulings are:                 ... Read More

Much has been written in recent years in financial journals and media outlets about the year-of-death required minimum distribution (RMD). Nevertheless, the rules governing the year-of-death RMD continue to confuse retirement account owners and financial advisors. On July 18,2024, the ... Read More