In this episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer speak about what it means to be a reemployed annuitant, and compare the difference between phased retirement focusing on FERS, CSRS, and CSRS offset. Episode 60: Understanding Reemployed Annuity Compared to Phased ... Read More

Here’s a breakdown of some strategies that reduce taxes and increase savings Edward A. Zurndorfer End-of-year tax saving strategies have always been a challenge, but year-end 2021 presents an even greater challenge amid major uncertainties about tax law changes Congress ... Read More

Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits, Including When to Start Receiving Them Edward A. Zurndorfer The earliest age an individual can receive monthly Social Security retirement benefits is age 62. However, if an individual elects to receive his or her ... Read More

Over the past months, there have been a number of changes to different tax relief programs, insurance benefits and other government programs. Staying on top of these changes can be confusing, and often the information isn’t readily available. FEDLIFE ep. ... Read More

Understanding a “Phased Retiree” and How It Differs from a Reemployed Annuitant Edward A. Zurndorfer– “Phased retirement” is a human resource tool for federal agencies to retain federal employees who are eligible to retire but who are willing to continue ... Read More

Do you know the differences between the many types of FERS retirements? We’ll break down the requirements for immediate, reduced, early, deferred, postponed, mandatory, and disability retirements The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) offers many options for workers to collect ... Read More

You may qualify for a reservist pension before age 60. Here’s why it is important to make sure your healthcare coverage is affordable first. For those who have served more than 20 years in the National Guard, Air National Guard, ... Read More

4 cities are experimenting with a postal banking revival, Postmaster General’s efforts to cut costs are implemented, and a report revealed unpaid wages for mail carriers. The United States Postal Service (USPS) employs more federal workers than any other agency ... Read More

FEHB’s annual open season is almost here. Make sure you’re prepared to choose the best plan for your healthcare needs. From November 8th to December 13th, the Federal Employee Healthcare Benefits (FEHB) Program will conduct its annual open season. This ... Read More

Annuitants receiving a FERS pension who are considering going back to federal service: here are the rules. Edward A. Zurndorfer– A federal employee who retired under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may be reemployed in any appointive or elective ... Read More