Information about FEDVIP plans – including eligibility, taxation of premiums, and most importantly – do you need one? The Federal Employee Dental and Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is available to two groups of federal employees, retirees, and family members. Whether you ... Read More

We review the significant differences between a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA). For Federal Employees who are enrolled in FEHB, it is important to know that you can’t have both an HSA and a ... Read More

Don’t ruin your retirement! Jen continues her series with items 4 to 7 from her top 10 ways to ruin a federal retirement. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Hello readers. Welcome back to the third article in my series “Ten easy ways ... Read More

Federal Employees and Retirees Have Decisions to Make During “Open Season” for Health Benefits Edward A. Zurndorfer– Starting November 14,2022 and ending December 12,2022 federal employees and retirees will be making decisions about their health, dental and vision insurance benefits. ... Read More

Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer unveil the benefits and consequences of reversing a Social Security claim while explaining the role of inflation when it comes to fixed incomes.  FedLife Podcast (Ep. 84): Reversing a Social Security Claim Decision with Ed Zurndorfer ... Read More

Test your knowledge with our latest quiz then share with your federal friends on facebook or twitter! [ays_quiz id=”31″] Thrift Savings Plan and Social Security

Here are seven great tips for tax planning as 2022 wraps up Edward A. Zurndorfer There is less than two months remaining in 2022. Now is the time for federal employees to make some year-end tax moves in order to ... Read More

Fee-for-Service Plans information: what Feds should know when looking into this type of health insurance. An FFS plan (Fee-for-Service) is a type of health insurance where the insured parties can receive medical care from any provider of their choice. In ... Read More

Thanks to the PACT and RAISE Acts of 2022, the VA has new recruitment tools and so far, at least – they seem to be working. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is gearing up for some dramatic growth. The ... Read More

This week’s quiz is about FLTCIP, a possible DoD pay raise, and retirement for ATCs [ays_quiz id=”30″] Federal Employee and Retiree Benefits Quiz