Ed Zurndorfer discusses which individuals are required to file a 2025 federal income tax return, how to file a return, and filing deadlines. Included is a checklist of the personal information and documents you’ll need plus ways to file for free more…
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New Postal Rule Could Delay Processing of Your Tax Returns
Ed Zurndorfer explains the rule and gives federal employees and retirees the steps to avoid penalties, interest and late claims this year more…
TSP Roth In-Plan Conversion: Calculators, How-To Guide & Video Tutorial
The new TSP Roth In-Plan Conversion Option started Jan. 28. Are you confused about what it is? Is it the right option for you? Here are several tools from the TSP to help, including a 20-page guide, tutorial video, and two online calculators more…
Monthly Guide to Getting Your Finances on Track
Big, sweeping New Year’s resolutions can be tough to stick to. To help you get your finances on track, Chris Kowalik has broken down some smaller financial goals for you to work on month-by-month this year more…
Larger TSP Balances Mean Larger RMDs During 2026
While the stock market performance is encouraging news for Thrift Savings Plan participants, it also means federal employees and retirees should take some tax-planning moves. Ed Zurndorfer outlines 3 actions that traditional TSP participants may want to consider in order to reduce 2026 required minimum distributions (RMDs) more…
10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer outlines errors individuals often make when purchasing and owning a life insurance policy
2025 Health Insurance Plan Options & Comparison Tools
Get the latest the official information online for the 2024 plan year of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. Dental and vision (FEDVIP) details are also available...
Your Federal Health Benefits & Medicare: Helpful Resources from OPM
The Office of Personnel Management offers several resources for federal employees and retirees regarding Medicare and how it works with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program...
Guide to Federal Retiree COLAs: What Are They and How Are They Calculated?
Understand what the cost-of-living adjustment is, how it is computed, and how it affects CSRS and FERS annuities, survivor annuities, and other federal employee death benefits...
10 Biggest Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Planning for Retirement (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn the 10 biggest federal retirement planning mistakes that many employees make before leaving civil service including CSRS, FERS, Thrift Savings Plan...
Federal Retirement Planning Checklists
Checklists for 5-10 years from retirement, one year away from retirement, and for your first year after retirement...