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If you haven’t been contributing to a 529 plan or a prepaid tuition program to save for your child’s college education, you might be considering tapping...
When you enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) through FEHB, you unlock a valuable resource to help manage...
Income taxes and Social Security benefits are designed to favor married couples, so the simple fact is that singles ultimately need to save more for retirement....
When applying for your FERS retirement, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether to select a survivor benefit for your spouse. Options...
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program is often considered one of the most valuable benefits available to federal employees in retirement, particularly because the federal...
The next Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season will take place from November 11, 2024, to December 9, 2024. This is the designated period when...
Many federal employees don’t have a clear understanding of the FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS). In simple terms, if you’re eligible for an immediate FERS annuity...
While around 80% of private-sector employers provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for non-work-related illnesses or injuries, federal employees don’t have the same benefit through their government-provided coverage....
One of the primary reasons people seek government employment is the value of federal employee benefits, especially in retirement. With defined-benefit pension plans nearly obsolete and...
As you make preparations for retirement, it’s important that you have all your bases covered. An analysis of the fundamental building blocks of a retirement plan...
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) continues to evolve, delivering strong growth for participants and introducing new features to enhance retirement...
In late 2022, the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) stopped accepting new enrollment applications and announced the suspension would...
Each year, the IRS adjusts tax brackets to keep up with inflation. For 2025, these adjustments reflect a more moderate...
If you’ve researched federal retirement taxes, you likely know that most of your FERS pension (up to 90%) is taxable,...
If you haven’t taken the time to create a retirement plan, you may be in danger of outliving your nest...
Under FERS, federal employees have many unique retirement options, so it’s important to know the facts to determine which best...
The Postal Service Reform Act, which was signed into law on April 6, 2022, mandated that OPM set up a...
The 4% rule is a common guideline in retirement planning, suggesting that retirees can withdraw 4% of their retirement savings...
With several retirement options available under FERS, it’s essential to understand the details to choose the best one for you....
Planning your retirement as a federal employee comes with its own unique considerations. Unfortunately, many resources are focused on private-sector...