Great news for federal employees! The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution limits for 2025 have increased, allowing you to save even more for retirement. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re well on your way to building a secure financial ... Read More

As Turkey Day closes in, it’s hard to believe that 2025 is less than two months away!  As we look ahead to 2025, one of the most important updates for federal government retirees who are age 65 and older is ... Read More

A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows federal employees and retirees to contribute and to pay out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses in a tax-advantaged way. In order to contribute to an HSA, a federal employee/retiree must be enrolled in a high ... Read More

As a parent whose child (or children) might attend college someday, you’re likely aware of the fact that higher education is expensive. Can you help your children with their college goals? If you’re a federal government employee, the answer is ... Read More

Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Program) has been available to Medicare beneficiaries since 2006. Part D has benefited millions of Americans who have excessive prescription drug expenses. Federal retirees have good prescription drug coverage through the Federal employees Health Benefits ... Read More

Heads up, Feds: this is going to be an article you’ll want to bookmark. Today, we’re talking deals, and we’ve got a ton of links included for Fed-specific discounts with major retailers.  Federal employment comes with a wealth of benefits, ... Read More

A recent FEDZONE column entitled “FEHB Program Health Types and Options” (https://stwserve.com/fehb-program-health-plan-types-and-options/) discusses the various types of Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) program health plans available to federal employees and retirees and eligible family members. As discussed, one of the ... Read More

For Feds who have served in the military, buying back service time may help increase retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). By paying a deposit, former service members can add their ... Read More

Federal employees and retirees who are enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program have three enrollment choices. The enrollment choices are: (1) Self Only; (2) Self Plus One; and (3) Self and Family. These enrollments are explained: Self ... Read More

Federal benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and survivor benefits, play a major role in helping government employees and their spouses enjoy a financially secure retirement. For years, these protections were only available to heterosexual couples, leaving same-sex spouses without ... Read More