Phishing Emails and Ghost Preparers – Beware Tax Scams
Phishing Emails and Smishing Texts Fake IRS Phone Calls Bogus or Ghost Tax Preparers False Tax Credit Schemes IRS Online Account Scams How...
Possible Proposals to Cut Federal Employee Benefits – Part 2
The fiscal impact of cutting federal employee benefits could be substantial. Standardizing FERS contributions at 4.4% might save $40-50...
Possible Proposals to Cut Federal Employee Benefits – Part 1
Why Focus on Federal Employee Benefits? With the U.S. national debt surpassing $34 trillion and budget deficits persisting, federal...
Understanding Your Service Computation Date
A service computation date (SCD) is a key factor in determining a federal employee’s eligibility for various benefits or programs. The calculation method for an SCD depends on the specific benefit involved. Federal employees have four distinct SCDs: Leave SCD The Leave SCD sets the amount of annual leave a federal employee earns...
Insurance Benefits After Separation or Retirement
Federal employees enjoy access to a range of insurance benefits. Many of these benefits can continue into retirement if specific conditions are met. Below is an overview of what happens to insurance benefits after leaving federal service. Continuing FEHB Into RetirementYou must be eligible for an immediate annuity (one that begins within...
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A Potential Shutdown Looms
The U.S. federal government faces a potential shutdown on March 14, 2025, unless Congress passes a new spending plan or extends current...
TSP February Performance
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) experienced a mixed bag of results in February amid a notably volatile stock market. The performance of...
Drawbacks of the TSP vs IRA
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) was established by Congress in the Federal Employees Retirement System Act of 1986. Known for its low fees...
Using Your Annual and Sick Leave Strategically
Full-time federal employees have many valuable benefits, including annual leave and sick leave. When strategically coordinated, they can...
Federal Retirement Options
Voluntary Retirement – Immediate Unreduced AnnuityRequirement: Eligible for the retiree annuity supplement if you’re under 62.You...
Five Things That Happened This Week
Mass Layoffs of Probationary Employees Intensified: The Trump administration escalated its efforts to reduce the federal workforce by...
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