The FedLife Podcast: Waiting for the Enhanced FERS Retirement Annuity
Why the special retirement supplement (SRS) is no substitute for the “enhanced” FERS annuity feds can get at age 62
FedLife Podcast: The Ripple Effects of the 2024 Federal Pay Raise
The 2024 Federal Pay Raise is historic – find out why! Also learn why feds might not see their pay raise until the end of January. FedLife Podcast (ep. #111):…
FedLife Podcast: Why You Should Fill Out Your Beneficiary Forms
See what message from the STWS inbox had both Ed and Dan flabbergasted. This episode is all about the importance of beneficiaries – including contingent vs. successor. FedLife Podcast (ep.…
FedLife Podcast: Disability Retirement from the US Federal Government
This episode is about the rules, application process, and calculations involved with a disability retirement for federal employees under both FERS and CSRS. FedLife Podcast (ep. 101): Disability Retirement from…
FedLife Podcast: Age and Service Milestones for Federal Employees
Listen in and learn the strategies you need to take proactive steps to secure your financial well-being during your service and retirement.
FedLife Podcast: How the IRS Taxes FERS and CSRS Annuities
in this episode, Ed Zurndorfer joins Dan Sipe to explain how the IRS taxes federal government pensions for CSRS and FERS employees.
2024 COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security Could Be Significantly Lower
After an 8.7% COLA for 2023, read the latest on inflation and interest rates – indicating a much lower adjustment next year.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Budget Says 5.2%
The White House’s proposed budget for 2024 was released last week, recommending a 5.2% pay raise for federal employees.
Budget Debates on Government Spending: What Feds Should Know
With both normal budgetary debates and the debt ceiling crisis on the horizon, here’s how federal employee benefits and agency spending could be affected.
IT Positions in the Federal Government to Receive Significant Pay Increase
There is an SSR on the horizon for Information and Technology Specialists in the Federal Government.