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Federal Benefits Quiz #6 – Test Your Knowledge!

05/17/2022
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Understanding FERS Calculation

05/12/2022
Understanding the Calculation of the FERS Basic Gross Annuity: 1.0 Percent Versus 1.1 Percent Versus 1.7 Percent Accrual Factor UPCOMING FERS WEBINAR Edward A. Zurndorfer The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) consists of three retirement income components for FERS employees ... Read More

Federal Retirement Quiz

05/03/2022
Test your knowledge with a quiz on federal retirement! [ays_quiz id=”5″] Federal Retirement Quiz

2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Congress Writes Letter for 5.1%

05/02/2022
62 Democrats from the House of Representatives try to persuade Biden to give Feds a bigger raise next year. Need help? Attend the next Financial Planning for Feds Webinar Click Here to Register When the White House recommended a 4.6% ... Read More

Outlook for the 2023 COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security Benefits

04/25/2022
With inflation still rising, the 2023 COLA might be one of the biggest since 1982. Complimentary Webinars: CSRS Webinar FERS Webinar When it comes to sizeable cost-of-living adjustments (or COLAs), last year’s adjustment was among the largest since 1982. The ... Read More

Quiz on Federal Benefits: Acronyms

04/22/2022
How well do you know these acronyms? Test your knowledge on federal benefits! [ays_quiz id=”4″] Federal Benefits Quiz #4

Federal Benefits Quiz – April 2022

04/14/2022
This month’s quiz is about the upcoming TSP blackout period, Roth IRAs, and FERS retirement. [ays_quiz id=”3″] Federal Benefits

FERS Supplement: What It Is and Who Is Eligible

04/12/2022
Designed to supplement Social Security benefits until age 62, the FERS Supplement helps some feds retire earlier. But it is subject to the earnings test, limiting how much income it can add to your retirement. Have more questions about the ... Read More

2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Recommends 4.6%

03/30/2022
Thanks largely to inflation, President Biden’s office suggested the biggest pay raise for federal employees in over fifteen years: 4.6%. Have questions about your salary and benefits? Sign up for a no-obligation webinar Click Here to Register On Monday, March ... Read More

The Fed-Life Cycle

03/29/2022
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