For Feds, a within-grade increase (WIGI) boosts their income, but what can be done if a WIGI is denied? Federal Retirement Webinars The Federal Government pays its permanent employees according to the General Scale (GS), which is comprised of 15 ... Read More

A bill drafted in the House of Representatives reflects support for Biden Administration’s proposed figure of 2.7% FERS Webinar At the end of June, a draft of a bill was approved by the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee ... Read More

In part 2 of 4 of Ed’s in-depth overview of TSP Withdrawals, he examines withdrawing options for “separated” and “Beneficiary” TSP Participants < PART I Edward A. Zurndorfer This is the second of four FEDZONE columns discussing the various withdrawal ... Read More

STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer provides her monthly commentary on what feds need to know about their TSP funds. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© TSP Webinar Domestic markets continued to reach new all-time highs during the month of June. Headlines for the month ... Read More

Ed’s first part of a four-part in-depth overview of your TSP withdraw options. This article focuses on installment payments and how to request withdrawals Ed Zurndorfer- This is the first of four FEDZONE columns discussing the choices that are available ... Read More

Federal Employees looking to take advantage of the Emergency Paid Leave may have to act fast as funds are getting gobbled up by agencies. Complimentary Webinars for Feds The American Rescue Plan Act was passed by Congress earlier this year ... Read More

Survivor Annuity Benefits Paid to Children of Deceased Federal Employees and Annuitants- Part 2 of 2 < PART I Edward A. Zurndorfer– The previous FEDZONE column discussed the monthly survivor annuity benefits paid to the children of a deceased federal ... Read More

The First Part of Understanding the Survivor Annuity Benefit Paid to Children of Deceased Employees or Annuitants Edward A. Zurndorfer– A child who meets the eligibility requirements will receive a monthly survivor annuity benefit that is  payable upon the death ... Read More

For Those FERS Employees Who Have Reached MRA and Want to Retire Earlier, “MRA +10” Retirement May Be an Option by Ed Zurndorfer “MRA+10” Retirement May Be an Option The 2019 partial federal government shutdown has prompted many employees to ... Read More

Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer go into depth about everything a federal employee needs to know about preparing for retirement, spousal survivor benefits and more. FedLife Podcast, episode 51. Everything You Thought You Knew About Federal Pensions  Preparing for retirement ... Read More