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Why Do I Need Dental & Vision Insurance?

Even though open season is over you can still enroll in dental and vision insurance. Looking after your teeth and vision are important aspects of...

The Five Biggest Myths about Federal Retirement

The retirement process may be one of the most confusing aspects of federal employment. Here are some common myths regarding federal retirement. MYTH...

Using the GRB Platform to Complete Your Retirement Process

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...

What Happens If I Retire Early?

Early Retirement, Deferred Retirement, Postponed Retirement, and Disability Retirement Life happens - maybe you intended to be a federal employee...

Legacy Planning: The Fifth Piece of the Retirement Puzzle

As a Federal Employee you have earned and created many benefits. If or when you pass away some of the benefits are designed to take care of your...

FEHB & Medicare: The Fourth Piece of the Retirement Benefit Puzzle

FEHB & Medicare Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare work together to form a crucial piece of your retirement benefits puzzle....

Thrift Savings Plan: The Third Piece in the Retirement Benefits Puzzle

Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will generally be used as a third source of income after Social Security and your pension. The TSP has the most...

Understanding Social Security for Federal Employees: The Second Piece of the Retirement Puzzle

Social Security is a fundamental piece of your retirement income puzzle. It is a guaranteed lifetime payment, and one of three payments that make up...

FERS & CSRS Monthly Annuities: The First Puzzle Piece of the Retirement Benefits Puzzle

Monthly Annuities Your pension, also called a monthly annuity, is the fundamental basis for your overall retirement income. Most federal employees...

The Retirement Benefits Puzzle

We all look forward to our retirement, but as we approach our last day of work anxiety kicks in. Can I afford to retire? How much money will I...

How Thrift Savings Plan Matching Works

Are you taking advantage of Thrift Savings Plan matching? For FERS employees, the matching inside the Thrift Savings Plan is the greatest advantage...