A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited...
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you...
Navigating Workplace Uncertainty for Dual Feds
Retirement planning for fed couples, commonly referred to as dual feds, differs significantly from other couples. Both spouses typically...
Spousal Death Benefits Explained
No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens. The pain of losing your...
FERS Survivor Annuity
Federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can elect a survivor annuity for a spouse, child, or sibling with an...
2024 FSAFEDS Claims Due April 30, 2025
Federal employees enrolled in the 2024 Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) must submit all health care and dependent care...
Benefits of FEHB and Medicare Part B
Having both Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare Part B in retirement offers several key advantages, especially for...
Understanding FEGLI
FEGLI, the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance program, is one of the largest term life insurance programs in the world. But it’s not...
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...
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...
