Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses how procrastination can derail your financial planning — and provides tips on reaching your goals more…
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Planning Opportunities for Bequesting the TSP to Non-Spouse Beneficiaries May Get Curtailed
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses why non-spouse beneficiaries (such as children, grandchildren or siblings) of TSP participants are not allowed to use the new withdrawal options more…
How Did Your TSP Account Perform in Third Quarter 2019?
New quarterly statements are now available online more…
2020 Federal Retiree COLA Watch
The 2020 cost-of-living adjustment will be 1.6 percent for CSRS and FERS annuities and Social Security benefits more…
4 Important Rules That Did NOT Change With the New TSP Withdrawal Options
While the new Thrift Savings Plan withdrawal options allow for more flexibility, federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer explains the rules that have not changed more…
New Legislation Promises to ‘Fix’ Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
If passed, the bill would provide a “fairer formula.” Current WEP retirees would receive $150 a month in relief payments more…
Enrollees Will Pay Average 5.6% More in 2020 FEHB Premiums
OPM’s 2020 FEHB rate charts are now available. The Federal Benefits Open Season begins November 11th more…
Understanding the New Changes to TSP Withdrawal Options – Part 3
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer discusses the pros and cons of the new rules for withdrawing payments from both traditional and Roth TSP accounts more…
Proposal to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees
If passed, the legislation would help provide financial relief for federal employees who have a short-term injury or disability, become pregnant, or develop a pregnancy-related illness more…
Plan to Protect Federal Employee Credit Scores During Government Shutdowns
A House committee approved legislation that would prevent federal employee credit scores from being negatively affected by financial difficulties due to a government shutdown more…