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Quiz 28: For Federal Employees and Retirees

10/21/2022
This week’s quiz covers FEHB, the CFC, and Excess Contributions FEHB & MEDICARE WEBINAR [ays_quiz...

2023 COLA Officially Announced at 8.7% for Social Security Benefits

10/20/2022
The 8.7% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will also apply to CSRS and CSRS-offset retirees while FERS...

Reversing a Social Security Benefits Claiming Decision

10/19/2022
Here are the options for reversing a social security benefits claiming decision and their consequences...

2023 FEHB and FEDVIP Premiums Will Increase – but a 3% Drop for Medicare B

10/11/2022
A hefty rise in FEHB (Federal Employee Health Benefits) premiums was announced earlier this month,...

Now is a Good Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion for Many Employees

10/06/2022
For Many (But Not All) Employees, Now is a Good Time to Consider a Roth...

USPS News: Latest on the Upcoming Postal Service Health Plans

09/28/2022
Recent word from White House sheds some light on upcoming health insurance options only accessible...

2023 COLA Update: 8.7% is Best Bet. Plus, WEP and GPO Finally Done For?

09/27/2022
Social Security news: 2023 COLA looking like 8.7%  + legislation to eliminate the WEP and...

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...

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