This IRS online tool is a convenient way to check the status of your federal income tax refund. Here’s what you need to know more…
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More Opportunities to Use Section 529 College Savings Funds from New Law
With the recent turnover and reduction in the federal government workforce, many federal employees may be considering changing jobs or professions — and likely need additional training and licensing. Using tax-free withdrawals from a Section 529 plan is one way of minimizing the cost of this additional training and licensing. Ed Zurndorfer outlines how opportunities have been expanded with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025. more…
Applying for Federal Retirement
Chris Kowalik gives tips on preparing retirement paperwork to keep your earned benefits, avoid delays, and know what to expect more…
2027 Federal Pay Freeze More Likely
The likelihood of a 2027 pay freeze for civilian federal employees continued after the House Appropriations Committee approved a government spending bill on Wednesday that makes no mention of a pay increase in January more…
OPM Wants Access to Federal Employees’ & Retirees’ Medical Records; Lawmakers Say No
Democratic senators Monday warned the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw its plan to collect personally identifiable health data from millions of federal employees and retirees — including medical visits, prescriptions, and treatment histories. more…
10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer outlines errors individuals often make when purchasing and owning a life insurance policy
2025 Health Insurance Plan Options & Comparison Tools
Get the latest the official information online for the 2024 plan year of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. Dental and vision (FEDVIP) details are also available...
Your Federal Health Benefits & Medicare: Helpful Resources from OPM
The Office of Personnel Management offers several resources for federal employees and retirees regarding Medicare and how it works with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program...
Guide to Federal Retiree COLAs: What Are They and How Are They Calculated?
Understand what the cost-of-living adjustment is, how it is computed, and how it affects CSRS and FERS annuities, survivor annuities, and other federal employee death benefits...
10 Biggest Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Planning for Retirement (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn the 10 biggest federal retirement planning mistakes that many employees make before leaving civil service including CSRS, FERS, Thrift Savings Plan...
Federal Retirement Planning Checklists
Checklists for 5-10 years from retirement, one year away from retirement, and for your first year after retirement...