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Marijuana and Telework Policies for the US Government Workforce

08/09/2023
Bill introduced in Congress looks to change cannabis policies while White House memo signals an...

Refunded Contributions and Deposits for Non-Deduction Service

08/08/2023
For FERS and CSRS – A glance at making deposits for temporary and military service,...

5-Year Rule for a Roth IRA and How it Applies to the Roth TSP (Part I)

08/02/2023
Understanding the Roth IRA Five-Year Rules and Their Application to the Roth TSP- Part I...

Disability Income Insurance vs. Social Security Disability Benefits

07/27/2023
Understanding the Relationship Between Disability Income Insurance and Social Security Disability Benefits For most working...
OPM Backlog

Senator Writes OPM Regarding Backlog of Retirement Claims

07/25/2023
A recent letter penned by Oklahoman Senator calls OPM backlog “unacceptable” even as pending retirement...

Five Important Facts for Feds to Remember About FLTCIP

07/20/2023
What federal employees need to know about the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Welcome...

Don’t Get Tripped Up by these Social Security Myths

07/19/2023
Ten Misunderstandings/Myths Concerning Social Security Retirement Benefits Most federal employees are eligible for Social Security...

FERS COLA 2024 Update

07/18/2023
Will next year’s COLA end up being less than 2%? Currently, that appears more likely...

Updated Rules for Exemption from Early TSP Withdrawal Penalty

07/12/2023
Modification of Eligible Age for Exemption from Early TSP Withdrawal Penalty for Qualified Public Safety...

Five Important Facts for Feds to Remember About Taxes

07/11/2023
Tax planning for federal employees and retirees: Top 5 Facts. Welcome to part seven of...

Phased Retirement for Federal Workers

07/03/2023
Collect your pension and remain working part-time? Learn about the phased retirement option for CSRS...

Understanding the FERS Disability Retirement Rules – Part III

06/28/2023
FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. This...

2024 COLA for FERS, CSRS, & Social Security: Recent Forecast Says 2.7%

06/26/2023
The latest estimates for next year’s COLA dropped from last month’s forecast of 3.1% to...

For Federal Employees and Retirees: Survivor and Death Benefits

06/22/2023
Sudden Death. Don’t wait for the worst! Make sure your loved ones know these steps!...

Understanding the FERS Disability Retirement Rules – Part II

06/21/2023
FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. This...

Five Important Facts to Remember About Social Security

06/20/2023
Considered one of the “legs” of a FERS retirement  – here’s a list of fast...

Understanding the FERS Disability Retirement Rules – Part I

06/14/2023
FERS Medical Retirement, learn about retiring from the federal government with a disability pension. Ed...

Deferring Your FERS Retirement: An Overview

06/12/2023
Thinking about leaving federal service and deferring your FERS pension? Make sure you read this...

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