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BenefitsSpousal Survivor Benefits: FERS, Social Security & The TSPWhen planning your FERS retirement, calculating your surviving spouse’s income after you pass away is a crucial…
BenefitsThe Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap For Social Security Has Increased For 2024When planning your FERS retirement, it’s important to understand how the Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap…
RetirementPros & Cons Of The FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS)The FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) fills the gap between your MRA and age 62, which is when you’re first…
ResourcesDo Federal Workers Need An Estate Plan?Do Feds need an estate plan?
BenefitsUnderstanding The Coordination of FEHB & Medicare CoverageWhen you’re working for Uncle Sam and covered under FEHB, it may not make sense to enroll in Medicare when you’re…
WorkforceHonoring Those Who Served: A Look at Veterans Benefits in the United StatesVeterans benefits in the United States have a long and storied history, reflecting the nation’s commitment to…- BenefitsDid You Know Long Term Care Premiums Are Tax Deductible?Since FLTCIP premiums are set to increase significantly as of January 1, 2024, you may want to consider purchasing…
ResourcesTravel Discounts For Federal Workers & RetireesWhether you’re looking to take some annual leave before you retire or getting a head start on planning your bucket…
RetirementAre You Eligible For An Immediate FERS Retirement?There are two factors involved when determining your eligibility to retire with an unreduced, immediate annuity…- BenefitsTips For Increasing Your Monthly FERS Pension In RetirementFor FERS participants, your monthly annuity (pension) is a source of income you can count on in retirement.
RetirementDiscover How Selling Your Home Can Help Fund Your RetirementThinking of selling your home before retirement?
ResourcesProjected 2024 Tax Brackets & Standard DeductionOnce again, inflation rates will likely result in another upward adjustment to tax brackets and an increase in the…- ResourcesDownsizing Your Home Before Retirement? Avoid These MistakesSelling your home before retirement is a savvy way to help ensure financial security in the years to come.
WorkforceHow A Government Shutdown Affects Federal Workers & RetireesThrough Congress avoided a shutdown at the end of September, 2023, the stop-gap measure only funds the government…- BenefitsFLTCIP Premium Increase Set To Take Effect on January 1, 2024If you’re enrolled in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP), you may have already received…
- RetirementAre You Headed Into Retirement With A TSP Loan?There are a number of reasons why taking out a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Loan may seem attractive to federal employees.
- BenefitsMoney-Saving Tips For FEHB Open SeasonWhen this year’s FEHB Open Season kicks off (November 13, 2023 through December 11, 2023), the vast majority of…
- ResourcesEstate Planning Tips: Do Your Kids Want All Your Stuff?When it comes to estate planning, you have to decide who will inherit the items you leave behind.
- RetirementHave You Saved Enough For A Very Long Retirement?A survey conducted by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) revealed a number of interesting…
- BenefitsHow FEHB & Medicare Work Together In RetirementAs you know, on your 65th birthday you become eligible for Medicare Parts A and B.
