Retirement Decisions Unique to Federal Couples
Retirement planning always requires thoughtful preparation. For federal couples, where both spouses work for federal agencies, the...
Health Savings Account: A Benefit Worth Maximizing
If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you have access to a Health Savings Account, and it’s one of...
FEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Established in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the largest group life insurance plan globally,...
Spousal Death Benefits Explained
No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens. Your spouse’s shock...
How Medicare and FEHB Work Together for Federal Employees and Retirees
Approaching Medicare eligibility often raises more questions than answers for federal employees and retirees. Many people assume Medicare...
Give Your Federal Benefits an Annual Review
You’ve set your financial goals, put an investment plan in place, and now you’re on the journey toward retirement. But as you progress...
Federal Employees Sick Leave Calculations
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in...
Reminder, Federal Employees, Open Season is Almost Over!
Open season for federal employees and retirees is quickly coming to a close, with Monday, December 8, marking the final day to make changes...
FEHB Cost-Saving Strategies for Federal Retirees
Managing health insurance costs in retirement is a priority for federal retirees, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program...
Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to...
