Roth IRAs and Roth TSP accounts are different types of retirement savings vehicles with different rules you need to know about. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR FedLife Podcast (ep. 104): 5-Year Rules for Roth Accounts Want to make tax-free, penalty-free withdrawals from ... Read More

Dan’s heated about shutdowns and the impact it could have on Feds. Will the End Shutdowns Act change that? Plus, a look at TSP performance and 2024 HSA Contribution limits. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 15): Shutdowns and UFOs Shutdowns make ... Read More

Should I Stay or Should I Go? The 3rd article in our series on the thrift savings plan (TSP). Should you stay or go? Hi again. Time to dive into volume 3 of our 4-part series covering the topic of ... Read More

Dan and Katelyn review the 2024 Federal Pay Raise as Biden recently approved the 5.2% figure. Also- the latest outlook for next year’s COLA. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 14): 2024 Federal Pay Raise Update This week’s podcast has some breaking ... Read More

TSP Update for Month Ending August 2023: while all TSP funds had a poor month, all funds but F are up over the last 12 months. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© For TSP investors, August delivered a pull back on what has ... Read More

Some Feds want to learn the ins and outs of every benefit they are entitled to and then there are others who just want to know “what to do.” Whichever type you are, Serving Those Who Serve (STWS) has resources ... Read More

The SECURE Act 2.0 made changes to catch-up contribution for the TSP and also early withdrawal rules for public safety workers. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR FedLife Podcast (ep. 102): Recent Changes to TSP Rules Resulting from SECURE Act 2.0 TSP changes ... Read More

Pay raise at the NSA, plus estimates for next year’s COLA and TSP Contributions. In a weekly roundup of news from around the federal workforce, we’re looking at recent events concerning to employee benefits. For current employees, estimates have been ... Read More

Dungeons, Dragons, and… Financial Planning? Don’t miss this week’s Fed15 podcast The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 12): Financial Planning for Federal Employees The importance of having a plan, as learned in the recent Dungeons and Dragons movie. Katelyn discusses the value ... Read More

In this TSP heavy episode, Dan and Katelyn go over recent performance and review some reasons why staying with the TSP is a good choice for some folks. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 11): Checking in on the TSP In this ... Read More