Federal News Roundup: first woman to lead US Navy approved by Senate Congress prevents shutdown, pretty much solidifying 5.2% federal pay raise USPS News: Reported net loss of $6.5 billion This week’s look at news from around the federal government ... Read More

This month’s quiz focuses on the TSP, FEHB and Medicare, and social security. Test your knowledge! FEHB & MEDICARE WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”68″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we ... Read More

Our deep dive into the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program continues with a look the types of health plans available. OPM’s FEHB Handbook is a dense digital document that details all the technicalities around health insurance for active and ... Read More

Inflation Reduction Act makes FEHB enrollees able to benefit from Medicare part D. 17 FEHB Plans will offer a Medicare part D component in 2024. FEHB open season is the time to evaluate the costs and benefits of part D. ... Read More

Is Medicare free? Should you get a medigap plan? Are you “over-insured”? Is dropping FEHB in retirement a good idea? – Learn the answers to these questions and more! Don’t miss our Special FEHB Open Season Webinar on November 28th ... Read More

With the Start of Benefits FEHB Open Season, Employees Need to Make Decisions About Their Insurance Benefits – Part I Starting November 13,2023 and ending December 11,2023, federal employees and retirees will be making decisions about their health, dental and ... Read More

We continue exploring the FEHB handbook as the upcoming open season looms. OPM’s FEHB Handbook is a dense digital document that details all the technicalities around health insurance for active and retired federal workers and their family members. In this ... Read More

Learn about an annuity that can help reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) Many individuals are not comfortable with annuities. A major reason for this not being comfortable with an annuity is due to a lack of knowledge as to how ... Read More

Time to get spooky? Dan and Katelyn chat about Vampire technicalities before taking a look at FEHB premium increases and Health Savings Accounts. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 19): The Unicorn of Financial Planning? Halloween is around the corner. Dan and ... Read More

Take our monthly quiz for the federal workforce, then share with your federal friends and family! FEHB & MEDICARE WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”67″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we ... Read More