Eligibility for federal employee health benefits (FEHB) – After a long pause, we’re resuming our deep dive into the FEHB program’s handbook. This article reviews which employees of the federal government are eligible for FEHB, and which aren’t. Back in ... Read More

38-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: “FEHB, Tricare, and Medicare for Federal Employees.”  Click Here to Read Federal Benefits Guide for New and Rehired Employees Click Here to Read Edward A. Zurndorfer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ ... Read More

What is a NAF federal employee? What is the difference from a regular federal employee? Learn about the benefits, retirement options, and more! Check Out Our Next Webinar on Financial Planning for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE FedLife Podcast (ep. ... Read More

Learn the advantages of making 2023 IRA contributions before the April deadline. Although the December 31,2023 year-end deadline has passed for almost all IRS tax breaks, there is still one tax break that may be available to some federal employees ... Read More

Learn some great tips from when Ed was in federal service. How health care flexible spending accounts (HCFSA) can be a game changer for feds. Can you enroll in an HCFSA with TriCare insurance? Are You a covered by an ... Read More

What federal employees need to know about long-term care expenses. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a non-profit foundation that does research and communications programs, focuses on major health care issues in the United States. Its goal is to be an ... Read More

38-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: “FEHB, Tricare, and Medicare for Federal Employees.”  Click Here to Read FEHB & Medicare Webinar FEHB, TriCare, and Medicare Guide for Federal Employees Click Here to Read Previously Released from the ... Read More

Understanding deferred and postponed FERS retirement and retiring early. What is the cost of 2 extra years of working? (60 vs. 62) Learn more about age reduction penalties and federal retirement. Federal employees trying to pave their path to retirement ... Read More

How Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Service Affects Civil Service Retirement A Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee is an individual who is employed in and receives compensation from a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). NAF employees are federal employees, but they are not covered by ... Read More

Ed goes over some tax savings tips when it comes to the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. Learn about the types of enrollment offered by the FEHB program How can self+1 plans be more costly than family FEHB premiums? ... Read More