Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains when a Federal Employee Health Benefits plan is considered primary coverage (pays the health care provider first) and Medicare is considered secondary coverage (pays the health care provider whatever remains of the health care expenses) more…
New Bipartisan Retirement Legislation Would Increase Required Minimum Distribution Age to 75
If passed, the Retirement Security & Savings Act would allow individuals choosing to work later in life to keep saving for retirement more…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About FEHB and Medicare – Part 2
In part two of this series, federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndrofer, explains the consequences of not enrolling in Medicare when first eligible, the advantages of enrolling in Medicare Part B — plus issues regarding Medicare for married couples and those in TRICARE more…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About FEHB and Medicare – Part I
While most employees continue to be covered by the FEHB program once they retire , all federal employees are eligible for Medicare once they become age 65. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorder, explains the basics of Medicare: eligibility, cost and how to determine when to enroll more…
Why Most Federal Employees Should Make Contributions to the Roth TSP
Only a small percentage of federal employees are contributing to the Roth TSP and/or Roth IRAs. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses why contributions to Roth accounts should be an important part of their retirement savings strategy more…