Retirees and survivors who have elected to be covered by Medicare Part B have every reason to be confused.
Full Story | Published: February 1, 2012

If you work for the federal government, there are some benefits that you may not be aware of.
Full Story | Published: January 25, 2012

Social Security COLAs, like federal retirement COLAs, are based on annual changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
Full Story | Published: January 18, 2012

Finally!
Full Story | Published: January 11, 2012

Okay, during the Federal Employees Health Benefits Open Season you either changed health benefits plans or stood pat with the plan you had.
Full Story | Published: January 5, 2012

If you are a federal employee, you may be enrolled by Option B or C coverage under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program.
Full Story | Published: December 22, 2011

You've all heard about the problems OPM has been having processing retirement applications and the hardship it has caused recent retirees.
Full Story | Published: December 14, 2011

While the turn of a new year is a common time to retire, this year presents a special advantage due to the way the calendar falls.
Full Story | Published: December 7, 2011

Over the last three weeks I’ve given you a rundown on Open Season, when it is, why you should care about it, what your choices are and how to get the information you need to make decisions.
Full Story | Published: November 30, 2011

Over the last two weeks I've given you the dates of the 2011 Open Season – November 14 through December 12 – and offered some reasons why you should both care about it and use the opportunity to review your health, dental and vision, and (if you are an employee) tax saving needs.
Full Story | Published: November 23, 2011

Consider using a functional resume, rather than the more traditional chronological resume.
Full Story | Published: December 21, 2005

When we apply for positions either inside or outside the federal government, we often defeat ourselves by not emphasizing our strengths and why we are the ideal person for the job.
Full Story | Published: November 30, 2005

I bet that heading got your attention.
Full Story | Published: October 26, 2005