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Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Pension Maximization

09/22/2022
The fourth article from Ed about Life Insurance Options for feds – make sure you...

FEDS: Fundamental Equity Development Strategies®

09/08/2022
What makes a good strategy for developing a federal employee’s retirement plan?      ...

Roth IRA Conversion: Appropriate for Federal Employees No Matter Their Age?

08/24/2022
Roth IRA Conversions Can Be Appropriate for Federal Employees No Matter Their Age FINANCIAL PLANNING...

My Cheat Codes: How to Get the Most from Serving Those Who Serve

08/23/2022
STWS advisor Jennifer Meyer provides the inside scoop on taking full advantage of our resources...

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...

Quiz 16: Federal Employees’ Benefits – Telework, FEHB, & Beneficiary Forms

07/29/2022
Take our latest quiz – stay up-to-date on Federal Benefits and News [ays_quiz id=”16″] Telework,...

FLTCIP Premiums and Application Process Subject to Change

07/26/2022
Per a June announcement from OPM, revisions to FLTCIP are likely – including new application...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Quiz #12: TSP, FEHB, and Long-Term Care

06/27/2022
Take the latest quiz on federal benefits news! [ays_quiz id=”12″] TSP, FEHB, and Long-Term Care...

What To Know About Your FEHB Plan When Traveling Overseas       

06/24/2022
If you need medical care overseas and have an FEHB plan – here’s an overview...

Quiz #11: Medicare, Death Benefits, and America’s Favorite Agency

06/22/2022
Take our latest quiz for federal employees. Medicare, in-service death benefits, and the top rated...

Fed Life Cycle: Pre-Retirement

06/17/2022
Jennifer Meyer continues her Fed-Life-Cycle series, reviewing what Feds need to prepare for pre-retirement. Jennifer...

Federal Employees and Future Long-Term Care – Part II

06/16/2022
The question is how employees are preparing to pay for their future LTC needs. In...

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