If passed, the Federal Frontline Worker Leave Protection Act would amend the existing law to include work responding to COVID-19 as an instance that would allow workers to roll unused hours over to next year more…
Is Now a Good Time to Refinance a Mortgage?
With record low interest rates, now may be a good time for federal employees to refinance their mortgage. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides four questions to help guide your decision… more…
Bill Bans TSP Investments to Some Foreign Index Funds Including China
If passed, the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act would prevent the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board from steering federal employees’ retirement contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan to China more…
TSP Issues Expanded FAQs on Suspension of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
The Thrift Savings Plan has expanded guidance it issued earlier on the 2020 suspension of minimum withdrawal requirements (including an update on April 28th to the 60-day deadline for rollovers)… more…
Past Age 70.5 Traditional IRA Contributions Can Result in ‘Taxable’ Qualified Charitable Distributions Under SECURE Act
A QCD is a withdrawal from a traditional IRA and donating it directly to a qualified charity. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the tax benefits of QCDs — including using them to fulfill the required minimum distribution (RMD) requirement. Practical examples are included… more…