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RetirementApplying For A New Mortgage After Your RetireThough starting retirement without a mortgage is the best case scenario, there may be any number of reasons why…
BenefitsWhen You Retire, Do You Really Need Medicare Part B?As with all aspects of planning your retirement, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question: should I enroll…
BenefitsFEGLI Option B Gets Expensive After Age 50The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program is the largest group life insurance program in the world…
RetirementAre You Underestimating What Your Expenses Will Be In Retirement?One common misconception about retirement is that your expenses will be considerably less once you’re no longer working.
RetirementSocial Security: Facts & FictionA funny thing happens when many FERS pre-retirees start planning their retirement.
RetirementWhy FERS Retirees Lose Out On Cost Of Living AdjustmentsWhen it comes to Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs), FERS participants are at a disadvantage in two significant ways.
BenefitsReasons To Consider A Partial FERS Survivor BenefitDeciding on a FERS survivor benefit is among the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when you complete your…
RetirementBiggest Threats To Your Retirement Under Your ControlThere are a number of factors beyond your control that can potentially put your financial security at risk when you…
RetirementRetirement Strategies: Best Age To Buy FLTCIPWhether you’re considering purchasing Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance…
RetirementWhy Working Till Age 62 Makes Sense For FERS ParticipantsLet’s face it - if there’s one thing we’ve learned in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the unexpected…
BenefitsHow Your Federal Benefits Are Divided In A DivorceIn the event of a divorce, dividing retirement assets can get complicated for everyone.
RetirementHow To Calculate Your Net Retirement IncomeOnce you retire from federal service, you’ll no longer pay FICA or Medicare taxes and your contributions to your FERS…
BenefitsAre You Prepared For A 6-Month Delay Of Your Full Pension Check?You may be surprised to learn that you won’t get your first full FERS annuity (pension) check for several months…
BenefitsChanges to Social Security In 2023Of course, the big story about Social Security in 2023 is the highest Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) in 41 years.
BenefitsUnderstanding How Your Average FERS High-3 Salary WorksPlanning a financially-secure retirement begins with calculating what your income will be once you’re no longer working.
RetirementYour FERS Retirement: It’s Complicated!As a federal employee, your retirement benefits are arguably the best in the nation.
BenefitsWhen Was The Last Time You Updated Your Beneficiaries?Estate planning professionals report that an amazing number of people still have former spouses or deceased relatives…
ResourcesWhat Counts Toward Your High-3 Salary?When planning your federal retirement, you can’t assume every dollar you earn counts toward your High-3.
ResourcesBefore You Relocate In Retirement, Do Your ResearchYou’ve worked long and hard during your federal career and you’re looking forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor.
BenefitsHow FEHB Works When You Travel OverseasIf you’re planning to travel to distant shores for a dream vacation, it’s important to understand how your FEHB plan…
