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The MSPB Backlog: Understanding The Cause, The Solution. and What it Means

07/12/2024
If you’re a federal government employee, you might have experienced a personnel grievance like wrongful...

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...

Roth TSP for Participants Over Age 50 (Catch-Up Contributions)

07/03/2024
For our Feds, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a foundational element of the overall...

January Jump: The Easy Way to Boost Your TSP Balance

07/01/2024
All too many times blogs and articles like this offer tactics and strategies but neglect...

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,...

Federal Employee Pay and Benefits: A Comparison to the Private Sector

06/17/2024
The last 60 days have been eventful for news of federal employee pay and protections....

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...

Understanding PSHB Program

06/11/2024
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) created a new group-sponsored health insurance plan,...

Maximizing Wealth Transfer: Smart Strategies for Designating Beneficiaries 

06/07/2024
 How to maximize your wealth transfer, smart strategies for estate planning and designating one’s beneficiaries. ...

TSP Funds All Have Positive Month After April’s Dip

06/05/2024
Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Update for May 2024, by Jennifer Meyer, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF® Jennifer...

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