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What do I do after a federal employee dies?

What do I do after a federal employee dies?

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time, and the process of dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming. If you’re the beneficiary of a federal employee, it’s important to know what steps to take to ensure that you receive all the benefits...
Agreement Offers All Federal Employees Access to UNA Education

Agreement Offers All Federal Employees Access to UNA Education

Great news! The University of North Alabama (UNA) has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as part of the Federal Academic Alliance. This makes UNA one of only a few colleges in the country to offer reduced tuition rates to over 2 million federal...
How to Navigate Benefits in Your New Career

How to Navigate Benefits in Your New Career

From Hired to Retired: Your Federal Career Roadmap How to Navigate Benefits in Your New Career When you begin a new career, you have several decisions that need to be made regarding your benefit. Oftentimes, these decisions can have a huge impact on your future. In...
The Five Biggest Myths about Federal Retirement

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 1: “When I retire, my pension will begin right away.” Even if you retire at the end of the month, you will...
Using the GRB Platform to Complete Your Retirement Process

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 make changes and updates to your benefit and retirement selections. The GRB Platform is also where you will go to find:...