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Proposal Would Provide Debt-Free College for Future Federal Employees
If passed, the bill would establish a grant program providing students with the majority of the cost of their degrees if they work in public service for three years more…
Federal Employee Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Restricting Union Activity
The lawsuits attempt to block new executive orders that restrict the official time employees may spend on union activities more…
2034 Remains Depletion Year of Social Security Trust Fund Reserves, Says Board of Trustees
The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, the same as projected last year, with 79 percent of benefits payable at that time more…
New Vision, Dental Plans (FEDVIP) Coming to Military Families and Retirees
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance… more…
Strategies to Minimize Investment Fees in Consideration of New Tax Law
The new tax law could have an adverse effect on individuals who pay fees for investment advice. Federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer suggests what federal employees should do and be aware of in order to not pay more than they should when it comes to investment fees more…
Lawmakers Propose 2019 Federal Pay Raise of 3%
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) Jan. 12 reintroduced the Federal Adjustment… more…
RSC 2019 Budget Proposes Cuts to Federal Pay, Retirement Benefits
The Republican Study Committee released Wednesday their annual budget proposal for fiscal year 2019 entitled… more…
Back Door Roth IRA Strategy Still Available Under the New Tax Law
The strategy allows individuals to move funds into a Roth IRA even if they do not qualify because their income exceeds the allowable limits. Federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer provides 5 advisories for federal employees on this strategy more…
Why Federal Employees, Retirees Should Recheck Federal Tax Withholding for 2018
The new tax law makes it even more important this year to having too little tax withheld — from paychecks and CSRS or FERS annuities — and facing unexpected large tax bills or penalties. Includes a list of who should check withholding, plus tips for using the IRS’s updated calculator more…