Chris Kowalik outlines five overarching themes that are real eye-openers for federal retirees looking back on what they wish they had understood before making the transition more…
VIDEO: Retiring Early Under the FERS MRA+10 Rules
MRA+10 is one of the most misunderstood, and potentially costly, retirement decisions you can make. While it allows you to leave earlier, it can permanently reduce your pension and create ripple effects across your other federal benefits. Before you make a decision you can’t undo, you need to understand the full picture. View this informative video from federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik more…
Options for Federal Employees Unable to Pay Their Balance Due Taxes
Federal employees and retirees who after preparing their federal income tax return discover they have a balance due that they are unable to pay the balance due in full before the April 15 deadline, have options to pay their federal income tax balance due. Ed Zurndorfer explains these including installment and online payment agreements with the IRS, and extensions of time to pay more…
3 Crucial Federal Retirement Choices
Your retirement planning is a series of choices. Some are minor, while others can have major consequences on your future and financial security. Chris Kowalik discusses three important decisions that federal employees face in retirement: FEHB & Medicare, long-term care and life insurance
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10 Ways for Federal Employees to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Congress made some changes in the law regarding Social Security filing opportunities that have resulted in modifications to claiming benefit strategies for many individuals. Ed Zurndorfer provides 10 strategies for federal employees to maximize the amount of their lifetime Social Security retirement benefits more…