CSRS VCP: Voluntary Contribution Program – Part IV of IV by Ed Zurndorfer << PART THREE Edward Zurndorfer- This last of four columns discussing the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP) examines how the VCP annuity is taxed. As discussed in ... Read More

CSRS VCP: Voluntary Contribution Program – Part III << PART TWO Edward A. Zurndorfer This third of four columns discussing the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP) examines death and survivor benefits associated with a VCP account. As discussed in the ... Read More

Eligible Employees Should Consider the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP)- Part II << PART ONE Edward A. Zurndorfer– This second of four columns discussing the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP) examines withdrawal options from a VCP account. The first column ... Read More

Eligible Employees Should Consider the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP)- Part I Edward A. Zurndorfer Employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) – including employees covered by CSRS Offset – have an opportunity to make additional contributions to ... Read More

We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Listened-To” Podcasts in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. Episode 12: The Scoop on the Roth TSP Click Here to Listen The Roth option in Thrift Savings Plans (TSP) is arguably ... Read More

We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” FEDZONE Articles in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. The Social Security Offset Click Here to Read Learn about the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which applies to CSRS employees and ... Read More

We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Articles, written by STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer, in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. Top 5 Steps to Take Now for a Brighter Financial Future Click Here to Read A ... Read More

We celebrate the New Year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Blogs by ‘Benefits Ben’ in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. FERS Retirement Choices Click Here to Read Learn about the many options for FERS employees when it comes to claiming retirement ... Read More

Find Out What Happens When the Social Security Administration Overpays a Social Security Beneficiary SOCIAL SECURITY WEBINAR Edward A. Zurndorfer– The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends a “legally defined overpayment” (LDO) letter to Social Security beneficiaries who the SSA believes ... Read More

Reviewing a Former Spouse’s Eligibility for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Under “Spouse Equity” Edward A. Zurndorfer– The Civil Service Retirement Spouse Equity Act of 1984 (“Spouse Equity Act”) was enacted on Nov. 8, 1984. Under this act as amended, ... Read More