How Unused Sick Leave Can Increase Your Pension
You may be surprised to learn that, prior to 2009, FERS employees lost their unused sick leave at the end of each year. Understandably,...
Free Healthcare Services Under Medicare Part B
There are a number of reasons to consider coordinating your FEHB coverage with Medicare Part B (outpatient services) when you become...
What You Need To Know About The FERS 10% Bonus
What You Need To Know About The FERS 10% Bonus If you’re thinking about working longer than your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA), you may...
2024 Brings Higher Medicare Part B Premiums & Deductibles
As a federal employee, you become eligible for Medicare Parts A and B on your 65th birthday. Since most federal workers have Medicare taxes...
The Latest Long-Term Care Statistics: Can You Cover The Cost Without Insurance?
According to the OPM, only 267,000 federal workers out of the 11-million eligible currently carry FLTCIP to cover the cost of Long Term...
Do You Really Need Life Insurance Once You’re Retired?
You may have heard talk among your federal co-workers about dropping your FEGLI coverage at retirement. The main concern is the cost of...
Have You Calculated All The Deductions From Your FERS Pension?
Many federal retirees are surprised to learn how much is deducted from their monthly FERS annuity (pension). To help ensure you’ll have...
Have You Developed A Strategy For “Turning On” Your Social Security Benefits?
Back in the good old days, everyone became eligible for Social Security at age 65 and starting your benefits was a straightforward...
Spousal Survivor Benefits: FERS, Social Security & The TSP
When planning your FERS retirement, calculating your surviving spouse’s income after you pass away is a crucial component of your...
The Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap For Social Security Has Increased For 2024
When planning your FERS retirement, it’s important to understand how the Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap affects you during...
