The Thrift Savings Plan launched a “Grow with the TSP” web page to highlight the potential growth that’s possible in accounts. more…
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Survivor Annuitants Also Need to Make Decisions During 2024 Benefits Open Season
Spousal survivor annuitants will need to make decisions about their health, dental and vision insurance benefits for 2025 during the upcoming benefits open season. Ed Zurndorfer discusses continued enrollment in the FEHB program and FEDVIP for family members, including eligibility and cost more…
Understanding the New Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the new Postal Service Health Benefits program that starts Jan. 1, 2025 — including how it compares to FEHB, enrollment and open season, cost savings for Medicare Part B/Advantage, and pharmacy benefits for those eligible more…
Last Paycheck vs. First Retirement Check
Chris Kowalik gives a detailed explanation of how you can expect your pay to change once you retire from federal service (“employed vs. retired”) more…
Federal Employee Eligibility for FEHB After Retirement
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the important requirements for an employee to continue Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) health insurance benefits during retirement. Practical examples are included more…
Federal Retiree COLA History: CSRS COLA and FERS COLA
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) history for CSRS and FERS from 1999 to 2025 more…
2023 Federal Income Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
The IRS has reminded individuals about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a late filing penalty, those individuals who requested an extension to file their 2023 tax return should file their Form 1040 on or before October 15, 2024. more…
10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer outlines errors individuals often make — and how to correct them — when purchasing and owning a life insurance policy more…
What If You Die While Employed?
Chris Kowalik walks you through what happens when the unexpected happens, including who can be protected to receive your pension, which benefits are paid out lump-sum, and what to do now to prepare your family
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Important Tax Issues for Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the various tax issues associated with life insurance ownership, including deductibility of premiums, and taxation of employee-sponsored policies, beneficiary proceeds and dividends more…