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Federal Employees Should Be Aware of ‘Kiddie’ Tax
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses what the kiddie- tax is — and how it has continued to frustrate investors and financial advisors over the past 30 years more…
How New Tax Law Will Affect Health Care Costs for Federal Employees and Retirees
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses how the new tax law will affect FEHB plan premiums and Medicare part B costs more…
Retirement Relocation Tools: Taxes, Community Comparisons and More
Are you considering relocation to a new community when you retire? My Federal Retirement has provided… more…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Making TSP Catch-Up Contributions
Federal employees age 50 or over can supplement regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions to grow their retirement nest egg more…
TSP Annuity Calculator: How to Estimate Monthly TSP Annuity Payments
To estimate your monthly TSP annuity payment you can use an online calculator or download a worksheet more…
Married Federal Employees Should Carefully Evaluate Their Tax Filing Status
Under the new tax law, more married couples will likely be filing separately rather than jointly on their tax returns. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the importance of “running the numbers” before filing more…
Consequences of Unpaid TSP Loans for Retiring Federal Employees
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the consequences of an unpaid Thrift Savings Plan loan — and how to avoid the tax liability and possible IRS early withdrawal penalty more…
Best Times to the Call the TSP’s ThriftLine
The Thrift Savings Plan outlines the better times of the day and week to call the TSP phone number for assistance more…
New Tax Law Makes Qualified Charitable Distributions More Attractive for Federal Employees and Retirees
Ed Zurndorfer explains why federal employees and retirees with traditional Thrift Savings Plan accounts and IRAs can benefit from qualified charitable distributions in the new tax law more…