Understanding Your Service Computation Date
A service computation date (SCD) is a key factor in determining a federal employee’s eligibility for various benefits or programs....
Phishing Emails and Ghost Preparers – Beware Tax Scams
Phishing Emails and Smishing Texts Fake IRS Phone Calls Bogus or Ghost Tax Preparers False Tax Credit Schemes IRS Online Account Scams How...
Penalty-Free TSP Monthly Payments
Federal employees who exit service before age 55 can opt for monthly withdrawals from their traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) based on...
DSR After Involuntary Separation
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees may qualify for Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) under specific conditions,...
The Civilian Federal Workforce: Structure and Protections
An unprecedented number of cuts to the federal workforce have recently been implemented by the Trump administration. Initial reductions...
Are You Emergency Ready?
From wildfires to severe weather, more and more parts of the country find themselves under the threat of natural disasters. Even an...
FERS Options for Separating Employees
If you leave your government job before reaching retirement eligibility, you have two main options regarding your FERS contributions:...
Mortgage Loan Modification: A Lifeline for Struggling Homeowners
A mortgage loan modification is a process that allows homeowners facing financial difficulty to adjust the terms of their mortgage, making...
Options For Individuals Seeking Tax Relief
Tax season is nearing which means people are readying their documents and preparing to file their returns by the deadline. However, there...
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...
