If your emergency funds are in bank accounts, it’s time to think about Series I Savings Bonds (I Bonds) from the U.S. Government. These bonds are currently paying 7.1% in interest. Certified Financial Planner, Arthur Stein, explains the advantages and disadvantages more…
Some Federal Employees and Retirees Face Two Important Deadlines: Medicare and RMDs
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, highlights two approaching deadlines involving taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement plans and Medicare enrollment and changes more…
Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees Proposed in Legislation
If passed, federal employees could purchase the insurance at group rates but would be responsible for 100 percent of the premiums more…
Some Federal Employees Can Sign Up for COVID-19 Hazard Pay Lawsuit
Eligible affected federal employees can sign up for the suit on a website launched last week. more…
Individuals Should Check on Advance Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments When Preparing 2021 Tax Returns
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses what steps to take to confirm receipt of either or both of these payments. Plus, what happens when either payment is received but the individual is not eligible? Or what happens when an eligible individual did not receive either payment? more…