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 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

Ed breaks down for whom this month may be the best time to perform a Roth Conversion in their Individual retirement account. Edward A. Zurndorfer– Conversions of traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs can be performed at any time. Federal employees ... Read More

Edward Zurndorfer explains how much the IRS taxes Social Security retirement benefits and which states also tax Social Security retirement benefits Edward A. Zurndorfer– Most federal employees and uniformed services members know that Social Security or FICA (Federal Insurance Contribution ... 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

Considering a High Deductible Health Plan this FEHB Open Season? Learn how an HSA can help with costs Edward A. Zurndorfer A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account created for individuals who have health insurance associated with ... Read More

Biden’s vaccine mandate is held up in Federal Court. Federal employees have until November 22nd to either request an exemption or to be fully vaccinated. January 4th is the deadline for Federal Contractors. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE The President signed ... Read More

What Federal Employees Who Plan to Retire During 2022 Need to Consider about the Current FEHB and FEDVIP Benefits’ “Open Season” Edward A. Zurndorfer While they are in federal service, federal employees are privileged to have one of the most ... Read More

“Open Season” – What Employees Need to Know and Do with Respect to Their Dental,  Health and Vision Insurance Benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts Edward A. Zurndorfer– “Open season” is the time of year when federal employees and annuitants (retirees) ... Read More