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Some FEHB Changes Are Allowed Outside of Open Seasons

Published: October 4, 2018

The annual open season — this year, November 12-December 10—is when most enrollment changes in the Federal Employees Health Benefits …More

Driving Down Auto Insurance Costs

Published: October 4, 2018

To cut auto insurance costs, look into buying it from the same company that provides your homeowner’s insurance and/or other …More

Annuities That Come with a Guarantee

Published: September 27, 2018

So-called “living benefits” can pay off for variable annuity purchasers during their lifetime, in contrast to the death benefits that …More

Student Loan Debt Hampering Retirement Savings

Published: September 20, 2018

The shares of households with student loan debt and the average amounts owed have continued to rise in recent years, …More

How to Contest Denied Claims in Federal Benefits Programs

Published: September 20, 2018

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

Specifying Payouts to a Trust’s Beneficiary

Published: September 20, 2018

If you include a trust in your estate plan, the trust document should spell out how the trustee will distribute …More

SSA Warns of Scam Phone Calls

Published: September 13, 2018

The Social Security Administration and its inspector general’s office have issued a new warning about scam phone calls purporting to …More

Child Eligibility Varies by Benefit Type

Published: September 13, 2018

Children’s eligibility for certain benefits changes vary by type of benefit. Under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, a child …More

There’s More to Retirement Planning than Creating a Nest Egg

Published: September 13, 2018

Retirement planning means more than building up a large investment fund. Other vital steps: * Pay off debt. Before you …More

Recession Still Affecting Retirement Confidence

Published: September 6, 2018

Nearly 10 years after the low point of the Great Recession, the downturn is still affecting retirement confidence, with only …More

What You Pay to Provide a Survivor Annuity

Published: September 6, 2018

While it may be tempting to turn down the offer of a survivor annuity and either invest the extra money …More

Estate Planning from A to B

Published: September 6, 2018

Many estate tax plans use an “A-B” trust structure: * The A trust may be called a marital trust. The …More

Many Retirees Don’t Follow Asset Drawdown Strategy, Says Report

Published: August 30, 2018

Drawing down assets on a regular schedule after retirement is a standard premise of retirement planning but in practice, “many …More

How to Calculate a Mixed CSRS-FERS Annuity

Published: August 30, 2018

If you are one of the FERS employees who have at least five years of CSRS service under their belts, …More

Using a Trust to Incentivize Your Heirs

Published: August 30, 2018

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

Satisfaction with Health Plan Tends to Remain Stable

Published: August 23, 2018

People who stay with one health insurance plan for many years tend to get no more satisfied with it over …More

Leaving Now, Getting Retirement Benefits Later

Published: August 23, 2018

If you have five or more years of creditable civilian service but don’t meet any of the combinations for immediate …More

If Marrying at Older Age, Consider a Prenup

Published: August 23, 2018

Those marrying at older ages should at least consider a prenuptial agreement, since both spouses may come into a marriage …More

Having Mortgage at Older Age Not Necessarily a Bad Sign, Report Says

Published: August 15, 2018

An increasing share of households with persons age 60 and older have mortgage debt than in the past but that …More

Special Considerations for Retirees in Living Benefits Policy

Published: August 15, 2018

If you are in the unfortunate situation of qualifying for a “living benefit” under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance …More

The Key Roles in a Trust Arrangement

Published: August 15, 2018

When you create a trust as part of your estate plan, there are three roles to fill: * The grantor. …More

Education Leads to Longer Career but Health Biggest Factor

Published: August 9, 2018

Having a higher level of education is helpful in achieving a goal of extending a working career but is no …More

Getting Federal Retirement Credit for Military Service

Published: August 9, 2018

Generally, a federal employee must waive military retired pay in order to receive credit for military service in the computation …More

Getting Tax Benefits from Variable Annuities

Published: August 9, 2018

If you invest in a variable annuity, you can enjoy several tax benefits: * Tax-free buildup. Any investment earnings won’t …More

Retirees at All Wealth Levels Are Protective of Assets

Published: August 2, 2018

Retirees in each of three levels of assets show the same type of reluctance to draw down those assets and …More

FLTCIP Coverage Can Be Decreased or Upgraded

Published: August 2, 2018

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

Moving in Retirement Changes More than Your Location

Published: August 2, 2018

Moving to a new home in retirement? Along with the lifestyle changes, remember to pay attention to: * Estate planning. …More

IRS, Lottery Scams Target Older Persons, Committee Finds

Published: July 26, 2018

A caller pretending to be from the IRS and falsely accusing people of owing back taxes and penalties is the …More

What Counts Toward Your High-3

Published: July 26, 2018

Your “high-3” is central to calculating your annuity. Therefore, it’s essential that you know what’s included and excluded. Included in …More

‘Joint Tenant’ Property Ownership Has Plusses, Minuses

Published: July 26, 2018

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

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