The Basics of What FEHB Provides
Although there is no core or standard benefit package required for FEHB, all plans cover basic hospital, surgical, physician, and …More
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Guarding against the Chance of Becoming Incapacitated
Although you might not want to think about it, as you grow older there’s a chance that you could lose …More
Concern about Retirement Security Common, but Taking Action Less So
People of the three main generations currently in the workforce share similar concerns about their finances in retirement but are …More
Dependent Care FSAs Are Not Just for Child Care
While much of the attention on the flexible spending account program for federal employees is focusing on using such accounts …More
Deciding What You Want in a Financial Advisor
To finding the right financial advisor, you must match your goals with the planner. To find someone whose talents meet …More
State of Retirement Savings Found to Be a Bit Better
More households approaching retirement are now saving for it but nearly half of them still lack those savings, according to …More
Not All Family Members Qualify for Coverage under FEHB
FEHB provides benefits for you and your eligible family members. The key word there is “eligible.” Some persons who you …More
Running Up the (Credit) Score
Your credit score is used for purposes other than approving loan requests. You score might be used to evaluate how …More
Report Calls for Ending Disincentives to Longer Careers
The trend toward longer working careers would be even more pronounced except that provisions of some benefit programs such as …More
Providing for Someone Who Has an ‘Insurable Interest’ in You
A relatively little-used provision of federal retirement policy lets you provide a survivor annuity to someone who has an “insurable …More
Considerations for Borrowing in Retirement
While it’s common advice that retirees should avoid borrowing if possible, situations could arise when it will be necessary. Where …More
Physically Demanding Jobs Add to Retirement Risk, Says Report
Retirement can be a more challenging proposition for those in physically demanding jobs because a common strategy to make up …More
The Five-Year Rule for FEHB and FEGLI
As a rule, you can only continue your FEHB and/or FEGLI coverage into retirement if you are 1) currently enrolled, …More
Purchase Considerations for Disability Insurance
Disability insurance, also known as disability income (DI) insurance, can be vital. If you are unable to work, this coverage …More
GAO Underscores Challenges Facing Social Security
GAO has underscored the financial challenges facing Social Security, largely due to demographic factors whose implications have been clear for …More
Accessing Your TSP Account while Still Employed
You may gain access to your TSP account during your working career through loans and in-service withdrawals. There are two …More
Designating Backup Beneficiaries for an IRA
A complete estate plan for your IRA might call for you to name your spouse as primary beneficiary, with your …More
Some Home Improvements Add More Value than Others
If you are thinking of selling your home and moving in retirement, however far ahead that action might be, you …More
Life Events Can Upset the Balance in Planning Date to Retire, Says Report
Deciding when to retire is often viewed as a balance between the benefits of working versus not working, but life …More
The Value in Retirement of Sick Leave
Retirees are not eligible for sick leave but if you use it sparingly while an active employee, you may have …More