Federal Employees Should Understand TSP Contribution Limits
07/06/2022
Employees Should Understand Limits on TSP Contributions and Not Lose Agency Matching Edward Zurndorfer- All Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services should be aware of and understand the limits on the amount of contributions they can make to ... Read More
Federal Benefits Quiz #13: TSP, Social Security, and COLA
07/05/2022
Stay up-to-date on federal benefits news – take our latest quiz! [ays_quiz id=”13″] Federal Benefits Quiz 13
2023 COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS Could Be Highest in 40 Years
07/01/2022
Current estimates have the 2023 COLA between 7.3% and 10.8% – indicating it could be the largest COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS since the early 1980s. Complimentary Webinars: CSRS Benefits Webinar FERS Benefits Webinar Social Security Webinar The ... Read More
The Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security Lump-Sum Payout
06/30/2022
The latest FEDZONE article: “Beware of the Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security Lump-Sum Payout” Edward A. Zurndorfer The FEDZONE column author recently received a question from an individual concerning when he should start taking his monthly Social ... Read More
TSP Online Transition is Complete, But Caused Many Headaches
06/28/2022
The TSP’s recent transition to a new recordkeeper and the availability of the TSP window did not happen without many snags – but a more secure, modern system is now in place. Have Questions? Sign Up for Our No-Obligation TSP ... Read More
Quiz #12: TSP, FEHB, and Long-Term Care
06/27/2022
Take the latest quiz on federal benefits news! [ays_quiz id=”12″] TSP, FEHB, and Long-Term Care Quiz
What To Know About Your FEHB Plan When Traveling Overseas
06/24/2022
If you need medical care overseas and have an FEHB plan – here’s an overview of what to consider. Have Questions? Sign Up for Our No-Obligation FEHB/Medicare Webinar, Hosted by Ed Zurndorfer: Click Here to Register Whether you are living ... Read More
Court Decides Against Feds Over TSP Contributions
06/23/2022
The shutdown that occurred in 2018-2019 delayed TSP contributions, and therefore weren’t invested, but the court decides federal employees can’t sue over potential investment gains. Have Questions? Sign Up for Our No-Obligation TSP Webinar, Hosted by Ed Zurndorfer: Click Here ... Read More
Quiz #11: Medicare, Death Benefits, and America’s Favorite Agency
06/22/2022
Take our latest quiz for federal employees. Medicare, in-service death benefits, and the top rated agency. [ays_quiz id=”11″] Quiz: Death benefits, federal employees
Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Future Long-Term Care?
06/21/2022
Federal Employees and Future Long-Term Care – Part III: Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Future Long-Term Care? < Part Two Edward A. Zurndorfer This is the third of three FEDZONE discussing federal employees and long-term care (LTC). Most federal employees ... Read More