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DailyFED's resources section collects practical articles for federal employees: how to find and read your records, which forms to file and when, checklists for retirement and life events, and explainers on everyday benefits questions. For the full rules, each piece links to an FFEBA guide.
May20244 stories
- FSAFEDS Update For 2024When you consider the advantages, you may want to enroll in one of the Federal Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Programs (FSAFEDS) during the next Open Season.
- Top 5 FAQs About Carrying FEHB Into RetirementSince Uncle Sam continues to pay as much as 75% of your premium, your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) may well be your most valuable benefit in retirement.
- Don’t Let The Probate Court Choose Your ExecutorYou may be surprised to learn that, even when you’ve prepared a proper Last Will & Testament, your estate is subject to oversight by your local probate court.
- Strategies For Selecting A FERS Retirement Date In 2024After you meet the age and years of creditable service requirements to retire with an immediate annuity (pension), it’s time to select a retirement date.
April202412 stories
- After Selling Your Home In Retirement, Should You Rent Or Buy Another?One of the biggest decisions you need to make when planning for retirement is deciding on selling your home or aging in place.
- Healthcare Costs Medicare Part B Doesn’t CoverTurning age 65 is a milestone for everyone.
- What You Need To Know About State Taxes On Your Retirement IncomeWill your retirement income be subject to state income taxes?
- What You Need To Know About Annuities With Long-Term Care RidersThe headlines say it all - as more and more Baby Boomers retire, America is headed for a Long-Term Care (LTC) crisis.
- 4 More Federal Retirement Myths That May Lead You AstrayWhen conversations during office coffee breaks turn to talking about retirement, there are a number of myths that federal employees continue to circulate amongst themselves.
- Tips For Managing Your 3 Streams Of Federal Retirement IncomeAs a FERS participant, you can retire relatively young with a full, immediate FERS pension (annuity) and you’re eligible for Social Security as early as age 62.
- 5 Helpful Tips For Relocating In RetirementWhether you’re thinking about moving across town, across the country, or across the pond when you retire, relocating in retirement is a big life decision.
- Social Security Strategies For Single RetireesIf you’re single due to a divorce or the death of a spouse, or if you’ve never been married, filing for Social Security isn’t as straightforward as it is for married couples.
- Don’t Fall For These 4 Common Estate-Planning MythsThinking about your own death is not an enjoyable experience.
- Tax-Planning Tips For Feds Planning To Retire SoonIf you’re only a few years away from your federal retirement, tax planning is more important than ever.
- 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Apply For Your FERS RetirementBefore you submit your FERS retirement application, there are a three crucial questions to consider.
- The Importance Of A Life Insurance ReviewWhen was the last time you reviewed your life insurance policies?
March20244 stories
- Can Feds Contribute To An IRA In Addition To The TSP?According to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Fact Sheet on the topic of IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), the short answer to the title question is: yes.
- Top 5 Myths About Filing Your 1040 Tax ReturnThough the standard deduction for the 2023 tax year has likely made filing your taxes a bit easier, there are still a number of misleading myths that can result in making a...
- 3 Common Ways Retirees Mismanage Their Retirement IncomeOver 60% of respondents to a 2023 study said they’re more afraid of running out of money in retirement than they are of death.
- What To Expect When You Apply For Life InsuranceAre you entering retirement under-insured?
What we cover here
- Records. Finding your SF-50, eOPF and service history.
- Forms. Beneficiary designations, retirement forms and when to file them.
- Checklists. Before you retire, after a life event, at Open Season.
- Everyday questions. Leave, pay stubs and benefits basics.
Start with the guides
Our evergreen guides are the fullest version of these topics, updated when rules change:
- Your SF-50 and service computation date
- Beneficiary designations, all four forms
- The retirement application
- The full learning library
New to all of this? Start with your career stage, or try the calculators.
When you want a second set of eyes
Checklists cover the general case. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can go through your own paperwork with you. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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