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Thursday, January 14th, 2021
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Make the Case for your Benefits

Published: January 12, 2021

Plans were advanced in the past four years that would have adverse effects on the federal civil service – including …More

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A Walk Through Your Federal Retirement Application

Published: January 6, 2021

Everyone who wanted to retire by the end of the 2020 leave year has already done so. To them I …More

Postponed Annuity Under FERS

Published: December 29, 2020

The postponed annuity is a feature of the retirement system only open to FERS employees. If you are in FERS …More

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The Deferred Annuity Option

Published: December 22, 2020

By now most employees who planned to retire before the end of the leave year have either left or put …More

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Mistakes to Avoid When You Retire from a Federal Job

Published: December 8, 2020

Last week I promised you that I’d begin cataloging some of the things that could get in the way of …More

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Lifestyle Considerations: Don’t Retire in Anger; Plan with Your Spouse

Published: December 7, 2020

Last week I filled you in on financial mistakes you could make while planning for retirement. I want to conclude …More

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Thinking about Retirement – High-3 and Leave Considerations

Published: November 24, 2020

Last week I spelled out the rules governing when your annuity begins and some considerations for picking a date. In …More

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Thinking about Retirement- Picking a Date

Published: November 17, 2020

Have you made up your mind that you want to retire soon—the end of the year is a very popular …More

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End-of-Year Retirement, Primary Considerations

Published: November 15, 2020

It’s getting to that time of year again. The time when employees who are eligible to retire start thinking seriously …More

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Supplement Paid to FERS Retirees Until Hitting 62

Published: November 10, 2020

In recent articles about end-of-year retirement I covered general considerations but some of you have since asked for further information …More

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Get Ready for FEHB Open Season; Nov 9

Published: November 3, 2020

The 2021 Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits program will begin next Monday (November 9) and continue through …More

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Avoid These Federal Retirement Mistakes

Published: October 26, 2020

Last week I wrote about the decisions you have to make when picking a date to retire at the end …More

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The Seldom-Used “Alternative Form of Annuity”

Published: October 14, 2020

Years ago retiring federal employees were allowed to elect to have their retirement contributions paid to them in a lump …More

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Temporary Continuation of Coverage in FEHB

Published: October 6, 2020

In the private sector it’s called COBRA. In the federal government it’s called Temporary Continuation of Coverage. In both cases …More

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Are You Eligible for Federal Long-Term Care Insurance?

Published: September 29, 2020

One of life’s greatest fears is that you will be unable to care for yourself because of chronic mental or …More

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FEDVIP Fills in the Gaps for Dental, Vision

Published: September 22, 2020

While the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program provides a wide range of benefits for federal employees, retirees, and certain …More

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FEGLI Benefit Choices in Retirement

Published: September 14, 2020

When you retire you’ll have to make some decisions about your Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance coverage. Specifically, which benefits …More

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FEGLI Basic vs. Optional Coverage

Published: September 8, 2020

When you came to work for the government, you were automatically covered under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program …More

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What Changes with FEHB When you Retire?

Published: September 1, 2020

Last week I went over the basic rules governing the FEHB program for federal employees. This week I want to …More

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Key Provisions of FEHB for Federal Employees

Published: August 26, 2020

This week I’m starting a series that covers the two most-used insurance programs for federal employees and retirees, the Federal …More

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Financial & Estate Planning

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Taxes & Insurance

  • Assigning a FEGLI Policy Means Losing Much of the Control

    You can choose to assign—that is, transfer ownership of—Federal Employees Group Life Insurance coverage. This […]

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    Many people like the feeling of receiving a refund each year when they do their […]

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Dec1.07%%2.79%3.34%3.83%0.07%0.14%3.84%7.24%4.64%
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