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...
First Day Of Open Season
Today marks the first day of Open Season which runs through December 9, 2024. During this time you can evaluate your insurance coverage to...
Understanding Dependent Eligibility For Federal Benefits
Federal employees have a wide range of benefits available to them and their families. Let’s take a minute to break down the eligibility...
What To Expect During The Retirement Lifecycle
We spend a lot of time thinking about the accumulation stage of retirement to help ensure we’ve saved enough to cover our financial needs...
