Edward Zurndorfer provides a guide for Federal Employees regarding social security survivor benefits Edward A. Zurndorfer Most federal employees have been paying into the Social Security system via payroll deduction for most of their working careers. This includes for most ... Read More

A bill re-introduced in Congress aims to offer more affordable short-term disability coverage to feds, but proposed law is not expected to pass. Complimentary Webinars: Click Here to Register Last month, Eleanor Norton, the representative in the House for Washington, ... Read More

Options for Employees and Retirees Unable to Pay the 2021 Federal Income Tax Balance Due Edward A. Zurndorfer The 2021 federal income tax filing deadline is less than one week away on April 18, 2022. While most federal employees and ... Read More

Seven tips (plus one bonus suggestion) for Feds in their early career. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Complimentary Webinars: Schedule Here Federal employees often come to the government with little understanding of the ... Read More

STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer shares what questions she hears from feds at different stages in their careers. Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Complimentary Webinars What does it mean to go through the Fed-Life Cycle? Let me start with my personal perspective as ... Read More

The first black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young officially takes her position at the agency’s helm. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE             Shalanda Young, who hails from a small ... Read More

Coach Robert Oberleitner provides guidelines for managers when conducting, and surviving, rough reviews. by Bob Oberleitner contact the coach [email protected]  Federal Retirement Webinars The last Coach’s Corner discussed addressing performance reviews early in the year. In today’s Corner, we’ll explore ... Read More

With a launch test set for Thursday, NASA employees are prepping the Space Launch System that will take astronauts to the moon in 2024. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE             Engineers and technicians at NASA are ... Read More

In this episode, Dan Sipe speaks with Ed Zurndorfer to discuss everything federal employees need to know when going to file taxes this year to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your return.  FEDLIFE Podcast, Episode 69: The ... Read More

Danger Pay types, conditions, and most importantly – is it taxed or considered creditable service? Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE What is Danger Pay? For civilian federal employees, ‘danger pay’ is compensation for service that is in addition to their basic ... Read More