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Benefits Decisions to Make Upon Marriage

Published: August 12, 2020

A federal employee who marries has a number of decisions to make regarding benefits. Survivor annuity–When you get married, you’ll …More

Maintaining a State of Independence

Published: August 12, 2020

Many people try to age in place as long as possible rather than go into an assisted living situation or …More

Report Lists Key Steps for Older Workers to Continue Careers

Published: August 6, 2020

Older workers “must take greater action and more responsibility to prepare for their financial security and long-term health, as well …More

Looking Ahead to Cashing in Annual Leave

Published: August 6, 2020

One reason that so many federal employees retire around the end of the year is that they can cash in …More

Is Prepaying a Mortgage a Good Investment?

Published: August 6, 2020

When you prepay a mortgage you’re essentially investing at the mortgage rate. Paying down a mortgage reduces debt and subtracts …More

Employers More Accepting of Older Workers, Says Report

Published: July 30, 2020

Employers are growing more accepting of older workers, in part because they “look a lot like younger workers” in key …More

The Impact of Separation, Annulment or Divorce on Your Benefits

Published: July 30, 2020

Separation, annulment or divorce can have important impacts on your federal benefits as they apply to you and to your …More

Some Home Improvements Also Work as Investments, Others Don’t

Published: July 30, 2020

Keeping your home well maintained and in good repair is certainly necessary if you want to protect a major investment …More

GAO Issues Caution on Reverse Mortgages

Published: July 23, 2020

Reverse mortgages “saw a surge in popularity” as a response the most recent major financial crisis before the present one …More

Contesting the Denial of Claims in Federal Insurance Programs

Published: July 23, 2020

Each of the federal insurance programs has procedures for challenging the denial of a claim. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program—First, …More

Keeping Your Money in the Right Buckets

Published: July 23, 2020

A decision on whether to hold certain investments inside your tax-deferred retirement plan or outside also depends on: * Your …More

Small Difference in Savings Can Make Big Difference Later, Says Report

Published: July 16, 2020

A report on retirement savings behavior has found that a difference of just three percent of salary in how much …More

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FEHB Considerations for Those Who Have—or Are Eligible for—Other Health Coverage

Published: July 16, 2020

Federal Employees Health Benefits program carriers are obligated to follow standard coordination of benefit rules established by the National Association …More

Deciding if a Variable Annuity Is Right for You

Published: July 16, 2020

Variable annuities offer buyers the chance to choose among subaccounts, many of which resemble stock funds or bond funds. Your …More

OPM Retirement Services Program Gets Mixed Review

Published: July 9, 2020

A new inspector general report credits OPM with making some improvements in services to retirees—a function for which OPM has …More

The FLTCIP Underwriting Requirements

Published: July 9, 2020

One feature to remember about the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program is that one must apply for it, rather …More

The Implications of Joint Tenants Property Ownership

Published: July 9, 2020

Many people, especially married couples, hold real estate, securities, and other assets as “joint tenants with right of survivorship” (JTWROS). …More

Time for a Mid-Year TSP Investment Review?

Published: July 2, 2020

The midpoint of the year is a common time for FERS employees to conduct a review to make sure they …More

The FERS Supplement – Valuable, but Little Understood

Published: July 2, 2020

One of the less understood of federal retirement benefits is the “special retirement supplement.” Many retirees and near-retirees apparently have …More

Using a Trust as a Carrot for Your Beneficiaries

Published: July 2, 2020

So-called “incentive trusts” offer rewards to trust beneficiaries who accomplish certain goals. With such a trust, beneficiaries might receive particular …More

Pandemic Rattles Retirement Confidence of Many

Published: June 25, 2020

The pandemic has shaken the retirement confidence of the three main generations now in the workplace, says a study that …More

The Vesting Requirements for Federal Retirement Benefits

Published: June 25, 2020

You need five years of service to be vested in the retirement system; only after you are vested in the …More

On Timing Social Security, It All Depends

Published: June 25, 2020

The Social Security Administration has said that “there are no right or wrong answers” regarding when someone eligible for benefits …More

IG Report Recommends Fresh Look at FEHB Prescription Drug Costs

Published: June 18, 2020

An inspector general report has recommended that OPM reexamine prescription drug costs in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, saying …More

Changing Your FLTCIP Coverage Decisions

Published: June 18, 2020

Any employee or retiree who is eligible for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program—and that includes the …More

Buying an Annuity for an Income Stream

Published: June 18, 2020

Immediate annuities (also known as payout or income annuities) require you to pay to an insurance company. The insurer will …More

A Third of Retirees Find Expenses Higher than Expected

Published: June 11, 2020

A third of retirees in a recent survey said that they found expenses in retirement higher than they had expected …More

When FEGLI Coverage Stops, and What You Can Do

Published: June 11, 2020

Your FEGLI life insurance coverage can end under certain circumstances: * you leave government for any reason other than retirement; …More

What to Look for in Investment Properties

Published: June 11, 2020

Directly owned real estate may prove to be a wealth builder. If you own a solid property, chances are that …More

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Pandemic Could Impact Social Security Finances, COLAs

Published: June 4, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic could affect Social Security in several ways, including a short-term impact on inflation adjustments and a long-term …More

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TSP

  • Retirement Implications of Reaching Age 59 1/2

    We have already passed many age-related milestones thus far in life. Remember when you turned […]

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Retirement Benefits

  • Conditions for Eligibility under the FLTCIP

    If you have coverage under the FLTCIP long-term care insurance program, benefits begin after you […]

  • The Impact of Federal Reemployment on an Annuity

    Those who have retired from the government and then return to work could see a […]

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Financial & Estate Planning

  • Considerations when Picking an Executor for Your Estate

    When you draft your will, you should name an executor. It will be up to […]

  • Self-Insurance against Disability

    One form of benefit the government does not offer to its employees is short-term disability […]

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Retirement Policy

  • Capturing Credit toward a Federal Annuity for Military Service

    One of the least understood aspects of federal retirement policy involves capturing credit for military […]

  • Lump-Sum Annuity Still Exists but Eligibility Very Limited

    The “lump-sum option”—also called the “alternative form of annuity” – remains one of the most […]

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Taxes & Insurance

  • Ways to Drive Down Auto Insurance Costs

    To cut auto insurance costs, consider buying it from the same company that provides your […]

  • Home Add-Ons that Can Lower Your Insurance Costs

    One way to hold down homeowners insurance costs is to take advantage of potential discounts—some […]

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