Common Retirement Planning Errors
As a federal employee covered under FERS, your retirement benefits provide the opportunity to be financially secure once you’re no longer...
Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Private Life Insurance
As you get closer to retirement, it’s important to understand that your FEGLI premiums increase as you age especially after you turn age...
Pros & Cons Of Filing Early For Social Security
With inflation at a record high and talk of a possible recession next year, recent FERS retirees and pre-retirees may be thinking about...
How Qualifying Life Events Affect Your FEHB Coverage In Retirement
According to the OPM, you can make changes to your FEHB insurance coverage outside of Open Season when you experience a Qualifying Life...
Life Insurance: Understanding The Basics
If you’re considering purchasing a private life insurance policy to help out your family in the event of your death, it’s important to...
The Importance Of Advance Healthcare Directives
Becoming incapacitated by a medical crisis is a reality we can’t ignore as we grow older. An Advance Healthcare Directive can help ensure...
3 Common Myths About The Roth TSP
According to the latest data, only around 20% of TSP participants are taking advantage of the Roth TSP. Of those who have a Roth TSP, their...
IRS Rules For Taking RMDs From Multiple Accounts
As you know, your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is not tax free. It’s simply tax deferred until you start taking distributions during your...
Understanding The Social Security Break-Even Point
As a FERS participant, you’re eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits because you’ve paid into the program through...
Bereavement Leave for Federal Employees Explained
Bereavement leave is perhaps the only official leave from work we all dread having. Nevertheless, there is some comfort in knowing you...
