We review the significant differences between a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA). For Federal Employees who are enrolled in FEHB, it is important to know that you can’t have both an HSA and a ... Read More
4 More Mistakes that Could Derail Your Federal Retirement
Federal Employees and Retirees Have Decisions to Make During “Open Season” for Health Benefits Edward A. Zurndorfer– Starting November 14,2022 and ending December 12,2022 federal employees and retirees will be making decisions about their health, dental and vision insurance benefits. ... Read More
FEDLIFE Podcast: Reversing a Social Security Claiming Decision
11/14/2022
Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer unveil the benefits and consequences of reversing a Social Security claim while explaining the role of inflation when it comes to fixed incomes. FedLife Podcast (Ep. 84): Reversing a Social Security Claim Decision with Ed Zurndorfer ... Read More
Quiz 31: The Thrift Savings Plan and Social Security
11/11/2022
Test your knowledge with our latest quiz then share with your federal friends on facebook or twitter! [ays_quiz id=”31″] Thrift Savings Plan and Social Security
USPS News: Hiring for Holidays and A Warning About Blue Boxes
11/10/2022
USPS has been holding hiring events for the holiday season, plus the Postal Service issued a warning about using the blue collection bins. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is gearing up for their busiest season of the year – ... Read More
Some 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Suggestions for Federal Employees
11/09/2022
Here are seven great tips for tax planning as 2022 wraps up Edward A. Zurndorfer There is less than two months remaining in 2022. Now is the time for federal employees to make some year-end tax moves in order to ... Read More
A Look at Fee-For-Service Healthcare Plans Available in FEHB
11/08/2022
Fee-for-Service Plans information: what Feds should know when looking into this type of health insurance. An FFS plan (Fee-for-Service) is a type of health insurance where the insured parties can receive medical care from any provider of their choice. In ... Read More
How VA is Ramping Up Recruitment Efforts Thanks to Recently Enacted Laws
11/07/2022
Thanks to the PACT and RAISE Acts of 2022, the VA has new recruitment tools and so far, at least – they seem to be working. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is gearing up for some dramatic growth. The ... Read More
Quiz 30: Federal Employee and Retiree Benefits
11/04/2022
This week’s quiz is about FLTCIP, a possible DoD pay raise, and retirement for ATCs [ays_quiz id=”30″] Federal Employee and Retiree Benefits Quiz