The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act allows eligible federal employees to carry over an additional 25% of unused from 2020 into 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance has been issued by the Office of Personnel Management more…
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Federal Employees Should Check W-2 Forms for Elective Deferrals in 2020
Did you contribute to more than one defined contribution plan in 2020 (such as the TSP, 401(k) and 403(b) plans)? Federal benefit expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses what a federal employee has to do if they exceed the $19,500 contribution limit for 2020 more…
Best Dates to Retire for FERS and CSRS: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Choosing the the best day of the month and year to retire may present a financial challenge. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the strategy for choosing the best date analyzing several factors more…
2021 Federal Pay Raise Finalized in Executive Order
President Trump issued an executive order Thursday finalizing the 2021 federal employee pay raise of a 1 percent across-the-board increase. OPM has published the official pay tables more…
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