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Your June TSP Update: C Fund Soars on Shaky Footing, While F Fund Continues to Fight for a Comeback

07/10/2024
Jennifer Meyer, CFP© As we wrap up the first half of 2024, there is much...

Potential Adjustments to Mandatory Retirement Ages for Federal ATC and Pilots

07/08/2024
The aviation industry is buzzing with discussions about raising the mandatory retirement age for federal...

IRS Increasing Estimated Tax Penalties: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know

07/07/2024
Over the past year, the IRS has significantly increased penalties on underpayment of both estimated...

The Case for Private Life Insurance for Feds — When FEGLI’s Not Your Best Option

07/05/2024
The U.S. government launched the Federal Employees’ Group Live Insurance Program (FEGLI) during the mid-1950s to provide...

Guidance for Beneficiaries of Federal Annuitants – Part III

06/28/2024
This is the third of three FEDZONE columns presenting guidance for family members of deceased...

Investing for Feds: Key Concerns When It Comes to Structuring Your Portfolio

06/25/2024
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Serving Those Who Serve...

Guidance for Beneficiaries of Federal Annuitants – Part II

06/21/2024
This is the second of three FEDZONE columns presenting guidance for family members of deceased...

COLAs and pay raises lower than they should be? You have a way to fight back.

06/19/2024
We have some mixed news for our feds on the 2025 COLA front.   To clarify,...

Guidance for Beneficiaries of Federal Annuitants – Part I

06/14/2024
One of the unfortunate life events that individuals experience at some point of their lives...

Combining QCD and Roth Conversion Strategies for Savvy Seniors

06/13/2024
Working with Feds for as long as we have here at Serving Those Who Serve,...

Nearing 65 and considering Medicare options? Maybe it’s time to talk to MA.

06/11/2024
What feds need to know about Medicare Advantage plans. No, I don’t mean your dear...

What is the FERS Survivor Annuity Supplement?

05/29/2024
If you’re under the age of 60 and collecting a FERS survivor annuity, you might...

Military Service Credit Rules for Federal Retirement – Part II

05/22/2024
This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal...

Should Federal Employees Consider the TSP Mutual Fund Window?

05/16/2024
Approaching the 2-year anniversary of the TSP mutual fund window, we review if feds should...

Military Service Credit Rules for Federal Retirement – Part I

05/15/2024
 This is the first of two FEDZONE columns discussing military service credit rules for federal...

Public Service Recognition Week since 1985

05/09/2024
Public service recognition week (PSRW) has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985...

Cost of Living Adjustments: How COLAs Work for FERS Annuitants

05/08/2024
Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) – Part II – How COLAs Work for FERS  Federal annuitants...

Three Things Your Federal Employee Financial Plan Needs

05/01/2024
Three more things not to miss in a Federal Financial Plan, including pension prioritization and...

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