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Changes in Retirement Plan Rollover Rules That Affect the Thrift Savings Plan
In June 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission made the most significant changes to investment advice standards in more than two decades. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorder, explains how they affect the TSP more…
New Nationwide FEHB Plans to be Offered in 2020
Federal employees will see two new options in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program during this year’s open season more…
Your New TSP Withdrawal Options
This new video provides a broad overview of the changes coming to the Thrift Savings Plan on Sept. 15 from the passing of the TSP Modernization Act more…
Medicare Issues Facing Federal Employees Working Past Age 65
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides an update to common questions concerning Medicare enrollment for federal employees who continue to work in federal service past age 65 more…
WEP Repeal Legislation Introduced in House
If passed, the bill would permanently repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision affecting many federal retirees and transition “to a fair formula” for receiving Social Security benefits more…
Social Security Issues Facing Federal Employees Working Past Age 65
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides an updated overview of Social Security benefits including claiming considerations and strategies for those federal employees who continue working in federal service past age 65 more…
Retiring Under the FERS MRA+10 Provision
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the way to avoid one of the penalties associated with MRA+10 rules — plus how MRA+10 affects the FERS Special Retirement Supplement more…
TSP Outlines New Method for Catch-Up Contributions
The “spillover” method will start in 2021, and will make it easier for eligible participants to contribute more toward their retirement. An FAQ is provided more…
10 TSP and IRA Rollover Errors Federal Employees and Retirees Should Avoid
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the most significant violations and errors that can cause excess taxes and penalties more…