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Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember

08/09/2022
Social Security benefits are a crucial component to a fed’s retirement under FERS. Here are...

Recently Passed Laws Help Veterans, VA Workers, and Federal Firefighters

08/08/2022
Legislation brings pay boosts for federal wildland firefighters and VA employees – plus “millions” of...

Locality and the Pay Caps for Federal Employee Salaries

08/02/2022
How pay caps depend on what locality a federal employee is based in, plus a...

Medical Retirement from Federal Service

08/01/2022
What feds need to know regarding rules, eligibility, and the application process for the FERS...

After a Spouse Dies, the Surviving Spouse’s Finances Can Suffer

07/27/2022
The economic impact that a spouse’s death can incur. Ed fills you in on what...

Rules for Survivor Annuitants to Continue FEHB Program Family Benefits

07/20/2022
Breaking down the rules to keep FEHB for those receiving a survivor annuity Edward A....

2023 COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS Keeps Climbing

07/18/2022
Updated inflation numbers suggest largest COLA since 1981 saw 11.2% – and 2023’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment...

Moving TSP Money to G-Fund? Here’s Why You Should Proceed with Caution

07/14/2022
What you should consider before moving TSP money to the G-Fund Have Questions? Sign Up...

Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service – Part II

07/14/2022
Rules for Continuing FEHB Program Health Benefits After Retiring from Federal Service – Part II...

Fed Life Cycle: Final 1-3 Years Before Retirement- The Home Stretch.

07/13/2022
Jennifer Meyer continues her Fed-Life-Cycle series, reviewing what Feds need to prepare for pre-retirement. Jennifer...

Halfway through 2022: A Look at the OPM Backlog of Retirement Claims

07/12/2022
The hefty backlog of retirement claims to be processed by OPM reached its lowest point...

Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service – Part I

07/11/2022
Rules for Continuing FEHB (Federal Employee Health Benefits) After Retiring from Federal Service – Part...

2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: House Committee Endorses 4.6%

07/08/2022
White House’s recommendation of 4.6% federal pay raise for 2023 gets past House committee. Ready...

Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Recap: June 2022

07/07/2022
TSP Update for Month Ending June 2022: The Thrift Savings Plan’s rough year continues. The...

Federal Employees Should Understand TSP Contribution Limits

07/06/2022
Employees Should Understand Limits on TSP Contributions and Not Lose Agency Matching Edward Zurndorfer- All...

2023 COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS Could Be Highest in 40 Years

07/01/2022
Current estimates have the 2023 COLA between 7.3% and 10.8% – indicating it could be...

The Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security Lump-Sum Payout

06/30/2022
The latest FEDZONE article: “Beware of the Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security...

OPM Director Shares Goals Regarding the Future of Federal Workforce

06/29/2022
The director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) gives update on agency’s goals and...

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