As the House and Senate near a conference agreement for next year’s spending bill, nearly 200 Republican and Democratic lawmakers have urged passage of a minimum 1.9% pay increase more…
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Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) Planning Strategies for 2018
Tax law changes during 2018 that are affecting Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) planning strategies this year. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, reviews five of these strategies. more…
President Issues Notice of 2019 Federal Pay Freeze Plan
In a letter to Congress on Thursday, President Trump said he is exercising his authority to implement a 2019 pay freeze for civilian federal employees more…
Social Security Benefits Lose 34% of Buying Power Since 2000, Study Shows
The study’s findings indicate the loss occurred even though beneficiaries received a 2% annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2018. The Senior Citizens League estimates the 2019 COLA 2019 will be about 3.3% more…
Federal Employees Should Explore Alternatives for Paying Future Long-Term Care Expenses (Part II)
Soaring premiums for stand-alone LTC policies in recent years have caused individuals to seek options. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses combined life insurance and long-term care insurance policies — and the pros and cons of this alternative more…