OPM backlog – what the status on the modernization efforts? FERS Disability retirement vs. Social Security Disability Insurance. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 27): OPM Retirement Services Backlog Katelyn’s brother is a high school football state champ! Go Bulldogs! Also this ... Read More

Before checking out for the Holiday break, take our latest quiz for feds! UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”69″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we do not guarantee that ... Read More

Katelyn and Dan are ready for the holidays! This episode goes over when it’s a good time to take social security- 62, FRA, or 70? Then, Katelyn has some good news about November’s TSP performance! The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 26): ... Read More

Learn how social security disability benefits differ from federal disability retirement. Disability retirement is considered “occupational” benefits Income from a FERS or CSRS disability pension is offset by social security disability benefits Any federal employee who becomes disabled after at ... Read More

This week’s post-turkey podcast is about Medicare part D and why federal employees might want to reconsider enrollment. Dan goes over the earnings test for social security and the FERS special retirement supplement. Also – Dan comments on the new ... Read More

Learn what factors should be taken into account when deciding when to withdraw social security retirement benefits When is it a good idea to wait for the FRA or age 70 to claim social security benefits? Other points to consider ... Read More

This month’s quiz focuses on the TSP, FEHB and Medicare, and social security. Test your knowledge! FEHB & MEDICARE WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”68″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we ... Read More

Understanding the earnings test for both social security retirement benefits and the FERS special retirement supplement (SRS) For both Social Security and the FERS special retirement supplement (SRS), there is an earnings test that can reduce or eliminate either benefit. ... Read More

Dan goes over the FERS Special Retirement Supplement while Katelyn talks federal news. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 22): The FERS Retirement Supplement Planning to retire before age 62? Make sure you understand the FERS retirement supplement, including why it exists ... Read More

The windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) There are around a million social security beneficiaries that are impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This calculated restriction on benefit amounts affects retirees who receive a pension ... Read More