There is the option that allows an individual to cease their delay of Social Security benefits, apply for their monthly benefit, and then receive a lump sum payment of retroactive Social Security monthly benefits. Ed Zurndorfer explains this lump sum option, including its advantages and its disadvantages. more…
Some Social Security Beneficiaries May Lose Portion of Benefits Due to Earnings Test
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the Social Security earnings test — including how it is used and which beneficiaries are affected by it. Several practical examples are provided more…
Federal Employees and Retirees Traveling Overseas Should Check Their Health Insurance Coverage
Ed Zurndorfer provides important tips for those who plan to travel overseas. Will FEHB cover your costs? Or will you need to purchase a travel medical insurance policy? more…
Quirks of Waiting Until Full Retirement Age to Claim Social Security Benefits
Ed Zurndorfer outlines some of the challenges federal employees and retirees should be aware of when waiting until they reach FRA to start receiving their monthly Social Security benefits. Practical examples are included more…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Federal Employees and Retirees
Ed Zurndorfer outlines how the new legislation will affect their 2025 federal income taxes and how critical changes could affect tax planning for 2025 and beyond more…
Using QLACs to Minimize TSP RMDs and Create Guaranteed Income
Ed Zurndorfer outlines how federal employees and retirees who have Thrift Savings Plan accounts can use Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts to reduce required minimum distributions and create guaranteed lifetime income more…
5 Benefits of Working Past Age 65 Federal Employees Should Consider
Ed Zurndorfer discusses when to start receiving Social Security benefits, important FEHB health insurance and Medicare considerations, contributions to Health Savings Accounts, and postponing required minimum distributions from retirement savings plans — plus eligibility to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan more…
Medicare Mistakes Federal Retirees Should Avoid
Missing enrollment deadlines, delaying enrollment, and choosing the wrong type of Medicare can potentially cost a federal retiree a lot of money. Ed Zurndorfer provides a completely updated outline of the most common mistakes federal retirees should avoid when enrolling in Medicare more…
Federal Retirees Can Appeal Higher Medicare Part B Premiums
Ed Zurndorfer explains why many federal employees pay higher Medicare Part B monthly premiums and it’s impact on retirement income planning — plus how to appeal the higher premiums with practical examples more…
What Federal Employees & Retirees Need to Know About Medicare Part D and FEHB
Should federal retirees enroll in in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan? Ed Zurndorfer provides an explanation of Medicare Part D , enrollment deadlines, three ways FEHB enrollees benefit from it — plus the important reasons why a federal retiree should decline enrollment in Medicare Part D
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