Although many individuals think of December as the best month for charitable giving in order to save on current year taxes, January and February should be the time to start the planning process for maximizing annual charitable giving. Perhaps one ... Read More

Navigating a break in service as a Fed, whether for personal or professional reasons, requires careful financial planning. When the time comes to leave government service and possibly return later, understanding the best ways to manage your benefits, retirement accounts, ... Read More

On January 5, 2025, H.R. 82, also known as the Social Security Fairness Act, previously passed in the House and Senate with bipartisan support, was signed into law by President Biden. For CSRS and CSRS Offset Feds and survivors, it ... Read More

When planning for retirement, timing is everything-especially for Feds looking to maximize their benefits. One of the key factors in ensuring a smooth transition to retirement is choosing the right date to retire.  Ideally, you want to retire on the ... Read More

Following the confirmation of the 2025 COLA updates back in October, The Senior Citizen’s League (TSCL) has released their initial prediction for the 2026 COLA just this past week. Here’s what Feds need to know.    The Senior Citizen’s League (TSCL) ... Read More

In the wake of the election earlier this month, renewed concerns have surfaced over the new administration’s possible reactivation of Executive Order 13957, also known as Schedule F.  By now, you most likely know that this action was advanced in ... Read More

In the wake of the election earlier this month, renewed concerns have surfaced over the new administration’s possible reactivation of Executive Order 13957, also known as Schedule F.  By now, you most likely know that this action was advanced in ... Read More

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

The time has come, people. 2025 COLA announcements are here!  If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know that the Serving Those Who Serve team is committed to keeping our community of Feds up to date on the ... Read More