Edward Zurndorfer explains how much the IRS taxes Social Security retirement benefits and which states also tax Social Security retirement benefits Edward A. Zurndorfer– Most federal employees and uniformed services members know that Social Security or FICA (Federal Insurance Contribution ... Read More

Take a look at next year’s probable pay increase of 2.2% for federal employees and military personnel, including a detailed glance at locality pay. Although not officially announced, all indicators have been pointing towards 2.7% federal pay raise for 2022. ... Read More

From All of Us At STWS- Happy Thanksgiving! Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE Here are some fun facts about the National Holiday: From the colonial days to the Civil War era, the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. was celebrated on different ... Read More

Reviewing a Former Spouse’s Eligibility for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Under “Spouse Equity” Edward A. Zurndorfer– The Civil Service Retirement Spouse Equity Act of 1984 (“Spouse Equity Act”) was enacted on Nov. 8, 1984. Under this act as amended, ... Read More

It’s that time of the year again… it’s your federal benefits open season. This is the time you can finally enroll, make changes or cancel your FEHB, FEDVIP or FSAFEDS coverage. FEDLIFE PODCAST Ep.62: Everything You Need to Know This ... Read More

Reimbursement of Medicare B premiums is included in some Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans. If you’re retired from the federal government, this can help lower your healthcare costs. At the age of 65, those who are retired from the ... Read More

Considering a High Deductible Health Plan this FEHB Open Season? Learn how an HSA can help with costs Edward A. Zurndorfer A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account created for individuals who have health insurance associated with ... Read More

Biden’s vaccine mandate is held up in Federal Court. Federal employees have until November 22nd to either request an exemption or to be fully vaccinated. January 4th is the deadline for Federal Contractors. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE The President signed ... Read More

Some years have one extra pay period than most, learn how it impacts your federal benefits. Thanks to the mathematical nature of a 365-day calendar year, and biweekly pay periods, every now and then there are 27, instead of 26 ... Read More

From the Coach’s Corner: Executive coach, Bob Oberleitner, explains how to effectively “manage up” based on what outcomes you’re trying to achieve. by Bob Oberleitner contact the coach [email protected]  Federal Retirement Webinars Recently several clients have indicated that they are ... Read More