This article focuses on financial planning for federal employees, specifically cash strategizing plus managing risks practically. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello readers. As promised, I am back with a deeper dive into components of my previous article 5 things you must ... Read More

• We’ve got a special episode this week with Chelsea and Katelyn teaming up to tackle hosting. Chelsea and Katelyn provide some great market commentary pertaining to the TSP. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 44): Reviewing TSP’s Recent Performance Checking in ... Read More

Can you keep FEHB when in LWOP status? Information for federal employees. This article is about keeping FEHB health plans when in leave without pay (LWOP) status or when an employee has insufficient pay to cover health premiums. It is ... Read More

6 traps you’ll want to dodge before submitting your retirement packet to OPM. Plus – an update on the OPM backlog as March 31. One of the top complaints we hear from recent federal retirees is related to the length ... Read More

It is important for life insurance policyholders to consider the tax implication when they buy life insurance. Many federal employees and retirees own life insurance policies. The main purpose of owning life insurance is to pay out a lump sum ... Read More

News round-up for federal employees: special enrollment period for USPS retirees, a look at fertility benefits for federal employees, and OPM passes rule to protect Feds from “Schedule F” Some recent news related to federal employee retirement benefits. First, we’ll ... Read More

5 key items to keep in mind as you get close to your retirement from the US federal government. Also – which is your most important federal benefit? FEHB? TSP? FERS? The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 42): Preparing for Your Federal ... Read More

Everything feds need to know about enrolling in the federal employee health benefits (FEHB) program This is part eight of our series on OPM’s FEHB Handbook,  The previous sevens parts went over the following topics – Part One: General Overview ... Read More

32 health plans have been approved for the 2025 rollout of the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program In 2025, 1.9 million USPS employees, retirees, and family members will be required to switch from the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) ... Read More

The top 5 things that federal employees should keep in mind as their retirement date draws near. Before pulling the trigger and submitting your retirement application to OPM’s iron mountain, there are some important items to make sure you understand ... Read More