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Why FEHB Enrollees May Want to Take Second Look at Medicare Part D

11/15/2023
Inflation Reduction Act makes FEHB enrollees able to benefit from Medicare part D. 17 FEHB...

FEHB Open Season: Decision Time for Federal Employees (Part I)

11/09/2023
With the Start of Benefits FEHB Open Season, Employees Need to Make Decisions About Their...

FEHB Highlights: Calculating the Daily Rate

11/02/2023
We continue exploring the FEHB handbook as the upcoming open season looms. OPM’s FEHB Handbook...

An Annuity That Can Help Lower TSP & Traditional IRA RMDs

10/30/2023
Learn about an annuity that can help reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) Many individuals are...

Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: October 2023

10/20/2023
Take our monthly quiz for the federal workforce, then share with your federal friends and...

FEHB Highlights: Understanding Premiums and Premium Conversion

10/19/2023
Continuing our FEHB series, looking at premiums and the effect on taxes, social security, and...

Less Than Three Months Left in 2023 for TSP and IRA Planning

10/18/2023
Some year-end tips for the thrift savings plan and individual retirement accounts. As in most...

How can I Better Prepare for Retirement? – Health Savings Accounts 101

10/11/2023
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer explores how HSAs can help you save smarter for retirement Jennifer...

NASA Sending Data to Moon and CURE Act Moves to House Floor

10/10/2023
News wrap-up from around the federal landscape: NASA is going to test storing data on...

2024 FEHB Premiums Will Increase with Rising Healthcare Costs

10/09/2023
OPM announced there will be an average premium increase of 7.7% for FEHB plans next...

FEHB Highlights: OPM, Carriers, Agencies, and Enrollees’ Responsibilities

10/06/2023
Continuing our series on the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. In this piece, we...

Federal Pay News: How a Government Shutdown Impacts Feds

09/27/2023
Furloughs, federal benefits, and an update on the annual pay raise for feds. At the...

FEHB Highlights: Breaking Down Your Health Coverage

09/25/2023
Kicking off a series on the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. In this introductory...

Monthly Quiz for Federal Employees: September 2023

09/22/2023
This month’s quiz focuses on the USPS, health benefits, and the upcoming federal pay raise....

New Health Insurance Program for USPS Employees and Retirees

09/13/2023
What we know so far about the upcoming PSHB (Postal Service Health Benefits) program. In...

Cheat Codes: Get the Most from Serving Those Who Serve

09/01/2023
Some Feds want to learn the ins and outs of every benefit they are entitled...

Debunking 10 Myths About Federal Employee Health Benefits & Medicare

08/30/2023
Debunking 10 Myths About the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Medicare Medicare will likely...

Five Important Facts for Feds to Remember About Financial Planning

08/14/2023
Financial planning for federal employees – here are the top 5 things to know. Welcome...

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