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USPS Offers Retirement Incentive

The American Postal Workers Union (APWU), National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU), and the Postal Service have signed Memorandums of...

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Proposed Legislation Could Impact Federal Employees

Telework For Federal Employees In recent years, Congress has closely examined telework policies for federal employees, with some...

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Resources

Is Information Bias Impacting Your Investing?

In the age of information, the abundance of data available to investors is both a blessing and a curse. While access to news, analysis, and...

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Benefits

OPM Hails PSHB Program a Strong Success

On Friday, December 13, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) completed the inaugural Open Season for the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. As the largest new federal health benefits initiative since the Affordable Care Act, the program now serves nearly 2 million individuals—representing 20% of the Federal...

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The Worrying Rise Of “Frankenstein Fraud”

“Frankenstein Fraud” is a term used to describe a sophisticated type of identity fraud where criminals stitch together fragments of personal information from multiple individuals to create a synthetic identity. This “Frankenstein” identity is then used for fraudulent purposes, such as opening bank accounts,...

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TSP Yearly Performance

The stock market experienced significant growth in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of...

Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Leadership and Compassion

When reflecting on the pantheon of American presidents, few individuals stand out as uniquely as...

Update: The 2024 Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act

As we enter 2025, the 2024 Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act remains pending in...

When Was The Last Time You Reviewed Your Retirement Plan?

Far too many federal employees take a set-it-and-forget-it approach to retirement planning. Then...

1 Million Taxpayers Are Eligible For The Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC)

Thanks to the Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), one million taxpayers will receive up to $1400 by the...

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Optimizing Your Retirement Withdrawals

Developing a withdrawal strategy for your accounts is an important step in preparing for...

CBO Revives Cost-Cutting Ideas Affecting Benefits

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) routinely publishes reports outlining options to reduce the...

Gen Z and Baby Boomers View Money Differently

When it comes to financial expectations, the divide between Gen Z and Baby Boomers couldn’t be...

TSP

More Retirees Are Investing In The TSP Life Annuity

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity is a retirement income option available to federal employees participating in the TSP. Increased...

Resources

January is Financial Wellness Month

January, being Financial Wellness Month, is an ideal time for households to initiate or revisit conversations about money management....

Resources

Don’t Include These In A Living Trust

A living trust is a legal document that allows you to designate a trustee to manage and distribute your assets according to your wishes...

Retirement

Tips For Managing Debt In Retirement

A recent study shows nearly 50% of Americans expect to be paying off debt in retirement. There’s a difference between “Good Debt” and...

News

Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act To Repeal The WEP & GPO Provisions

For decades, legislation has been introduced with each new Congress calling for the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...

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Benefits

FEGLI Can Get Expensive Considering What You Get For The Premiums You Pay

Established by the Federal Government in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) is the world’s largest life...

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