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Employee Benefits A budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will be aimed...
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...
Is 2025 a Bad Year to Retire?
The federal workplace is being upended by layoffs and reductions in force, but, with whispers of a recession looming, is 2025 a good time...
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...
Possible Proposals to Cut Federal Employee Benefits – Part 2
The fiscal impact of cutting federal employee benefits could be substantial. Standardizing FERS contributions at 4.4% might save $40-50...
Possible Proposals to Cut Federal Employee Benefits – Part 1
Why Focus on Federal Employee Benefits? With the U.S. national debt surpassing $34 trillion and budget deficits persisting, federal...
Federal Benefits Changes for 2025
The new year has brought some changes regarding your federal benefits. Keeping up with these changes will help you maximize your benefits...
CBO Revives Cost-Cutting Ideas Affecting Benefits
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) routinely publishes reports outlining options to reduce the federal deficit, some of which could...
Retirement Planning for Federal Employees is Unique
Although there are many reasons people launch a career with the federal government, near the top of the list is your retirement...
Medicare Part B Premiums & Deductions Expected To Increase
Even though the 2025 increases for Medicare Part B coverage have not been officially announced by the CMS, reliable sources have estimated...
