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Proposed Federal Benefits Cuts: Understanding Congress’s 2025 Proposals
Understanding Congress's 2025 Proposals Congress is considering measures to reduce the value of federal employee retirement and benefits, primarily...
DRP, VSIP, RIF & Current Retirement Scenarios Chart
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service...
Leaving Federal Service FAQ
We're answering your questions. This FAQ is built from the questions you've asked us - and we're updating it regularly to keep it helpful and...
Comparing Medicare Supplement Plans
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, are designed to fill the "gaps" left behind by Original Medicare. These gaps...
Navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF): What Federal Employees Need to Know
In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine...
5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know Before Separating from Service
Whether you accepted the deferred resignation offer, retire from federal service, or your position is ultimately eliminated, there are five things...
What are VERA & VSIP?
What is VERA? VERA, often called an "early out," stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and allows eligible FERS employees to retire...
Health Share Programs
Exploring Health Share Programs as a Cost-Saving Alternative Health insurance can be confusing and expensive. If you’re one of the many people who...
TSP vs. IRA: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Recent changes in federal employment have many wondering about their TSP. While the TSP offers low fees and agency matching, is that enough? Learn how TSP compares to IRAs and discover if you’re maximizing your retirement potential.
What Could Change with the TSP?
What could change with the TSP under this administration? The President of the United States can influence changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...
Interim Pay Status: Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay?
Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay? Processing your annuity cannot begin until after your date of separation from your...
FEGLI: Understanding the Costs and Coverage Changes
1. Cost Increases Dramatically Over Time One of the most significant drawbacks of FEGLI is the escalating cost. As you age, premiums increase...
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