Do you know the differences between the many types of FERS retirements? We’ll break down the requirements for immediate, reduced, early, deferred, postponed, mandatory, and disability retirements The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) offers many options for workers to collect ... Read More

You may qualify for a reservist pension before age 60. Here’s why it is important to make sure your healthcare coverage is affordable first. For those who have served more than 20 years in the National Guard, Air National Guard, ... Read More

FEHB’s annual open season is almost here. Make sure you’re prepared to choose the best plan for your healthcare needs. From November 8th to December 13th, the Federal Employee Healthcare Benefits (FEHB) Program will conduct its annual open season. This ... Read More

Annuitants receiving a FERS pension who are considering going back to federal service: here are the rules. Edward A. Zurndorfer– A federal employee who retired under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may be reemployed in any appointive or elective ... Read More

If you were born before 1954 or after 1960, your Full Retirement Age is easy. What about those born in between? When to take social security benefits is one of the more important decisions to make when planning one’s retirement. ... Read More

As a federal employee, it’s important to understand your retirement funds in order to ensure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits available to you. 58. Special Retirement Provisions for LEOs, FFs, and ATCs, Part Two As a federal employee, ... Read More

The CSRS annuity calculation changes when an employee has accumulated 41 years and 11 months of service. Learn how to maximize your CSRS pension. Complimentary CSRS Webinar: REGISTER HERE The number of federal employees still working under the old federal ... Read More

Rules for annuitants under CSRS and CSRS-offset who return to federal service after retiring. Edward A. Zurndorfer A federal employee who retired under CSRS or CSRS-Offset may be reemployed in any appointive or elective position for which he or she ... Read More

STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer breaks down what happened to make September the year’s first month of negative return for all TSP funds but G. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© For the first time this year, every core TSP fund (core funds include ... Read More

Understanding the Tax Rules Associated with Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Including FEGLI Edward A. Zurndorfer The tax treatment of an employer-sponsored life insurance plan can be complex. An example of an employer-sponsored life insurance plan is the federal government-sponsored Federal Employee ... Read More