The Thrift Savings Plan highlighted withdrawal provisions of the CARES ACT that have favorable tax treatment — including hardship withdrawals and age-based in-service “59½” withdrawals more…
6 Reasons Your Economic Impact Payment Could Be Less Than Expected
The IRS issued the common scenarios that may explain why you received a different payment amount than expected (plus a chart to help you calculate your payment) more…
Is Now a Good Time to Refinance Student Loans?
With record low interest rates available, federal employees or family members with student loans might be thinking of refinancing. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines important considerations, alternatives and mistakes to avoid more…
Wednesday Deadline to Get Quicker Economic Impact Payment from IRS
For many taxpayers, the last chance to obtain a direct deposit of their Economic Impact Payment rather than receive a paper check is Wed., May 13 at noon more…
Senators Ask for 25% Pay Raise for Some Federal Employees
In a letter this week, 20 senators urged OPM to use their existing authority to implement hazard pay for federal employees, which provides for pay increases of up to 25 percent more…