Chris Kowalik outlines five overarching themes that are real eye-openers for federal retirees looking back on what they wish they had understood before making the transition more…
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VIDEO: Retiring Early Under the FERS MRA+10 Rules
MRA+10 is one of the most misunderstood, and potentially costly, retirement decisions you can make. While it allows you to leave earlier, it can permanently reduce your pension and create ripple effects across your other federal benefits. Before you make a decision you can’t undo, you need to understand the full picture. View this informative video from federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik more…
Options for Federal Employees Unable to Pay Their Balance Due Taxes
Federal employees and retirees who after preparing their federal income tax return discover they have a balance due that they are unable to pay the balance due in full before the April 15 deadline, have options to pay their federal income tax balance due. Ed Zurndorfer explains these including installment and online payment agreements with the IRS, and extensions of time to pay more…
3 Crucial Federal Retirement Choices
Your retirement planning is a series of choices. Some are minor, while others can have major consequences on your future and financial security. Chris Kowalik discusses three important decisions that federal employees face in retirement: FEHB & Medicare, long-term care and life insurance
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10 Ways for Federal Employees to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Congress made some changes in the law regarding Social Security filing opportunities that have resulted in modifications to claiming benefit strategies for many individuals. Ed Zurndorfer provides 10 strategies for federal employees to maximize the amount of their lifetime Social Security retirement benefits 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...