by unitedbenefits | Dec 7, 2021 | Federal Employee, Retirement
The retirement process may be one of the most confusing aspects of federal employment. Here are some common myths regarding federal retirement. MYTH 1: “When I retire, my pension will begin right away.” Even if you retire at the end of the month, you will...
by unitedbenefits | Nov 10, 2021 | Federal Employee, Retirement
If you’re planning to retire from federal service soon, the Government Retirement and Benefits (GRB) Platform is a great tool that may allow you to make changes and updates to your benefit and retirement selections. The GRB Platform is also where you will go to find:...
by unitedbenefits | Mar 15, 2021 | Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan
Are you taking advantage of Thrift Savings Plan matching? For FERS employees, the matching inside the Thrift Savings Plan is the greatest advantage you have when building your balance. The agency will match a portion of your TSP contributions with the percentage...
by unitedbenefits | Nov 11, 2020 | FEHB
By: Ryan Boggus Choosing your health care plan can be a confusing, overwhelming decision. It can be tempting to entirely skip the process, especially if you automatically get rolled into the same plan you had before. But you can significantly simplify your...
by unitedbenefits | Oct 20, 2020 | CSRS
Blog Created By: Brandon Bradley Did you know your FERS/CSRS Annuity won’t automatically go to your family? Plan early or pay MUCH more in retirement. Having worked with federal employees for over 24 years, I’ve learned that the vast majority don’t...
