The White House has started preparations for a possible partial government shutdown by providing instructions for federal agencies more…
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Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdown
A government shutdown could be looming because federal funding runs out on September 30 more…
Understanding the Rules for FERS Disability Retirement – Part III
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the differences between a FERS regular (immediate) retirement and a FERS disability retirement more…
Understanding the Rules for FERS Disability Retirement – Part II
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses a federal employee’s electing either a FERS disability retirement (which includes a FERS disability annuity) or receiving workers’ compensation benefits more…
FEGLI Premium Rates Are Changing Oct. 1, 2021
Changes will be made to Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance premium rates for employee Basic Insurance, Option A (most age bands), Option B (most age bands), Option C (most age bands), and Post-Retirement Basic Insurance more…
New Federal Holiday Proposed
If the proposed bill is passed, it would honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks by designating December 1 as a new federal holiday more…
Understanding the Rules for FERS Disability Retirement – Part I
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the statutory requirements that a FERS-covered employee must fulfill and the criteria OPM considers in determining whether to approve an application for a disability retirement more…
Why Dec. 31, 2021 is Not a Good Retirement Date for FERS-Covered Employees Born Before Jan. 1, 1950
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains why those eligible to retire on this date should consider postponing it to January or February 2022 more…
Tax Refund Delays Still a Problem
Many taxpayers are still reporting delays in receiving a tax refund from their 2020 returns. Here are the reasons for the delay — and a tool to check on the status more…
White House Announces Plan for 2022 Federal Pay Raise
The White House issued an alternative pay plan for civilian employees providing a 2.2% across-the-board increase with an average 0.5% increase in locality pay more…