There are many factors related to retiring from federal service, and it is never too early to start planning. But where do you begin? 1. When Can I Retire? Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1,...
The CARES Act: Opportunity Expiring Soon by: Gregory Guenther, CRPC & ChFEBC | September 21, 2020 COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for our world. The way we live life and do business is vastly different from just a few months ago. To fight the...
Who Will Inherit Your Legacy? Having a will or trust does not guarantee that your beneficiaries will inherit what you have intended for them. That is because your beneficiary designations on certain types of financial assets—including life insurance,...
The CARES Act & Stimulus Plans COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for our world. The way we live life and do business is vastly different from just a few weeks ago. To fight the resulting economic disruption, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program offers eligible federal employees a broad selection of health plans to choose from. In fact, FEHB actually offers the widest selection of health plans in the country. These health insurance policies typically cover...
Why is short-term disability so important for a federal employee? Most everyone has heard that it is a good idea to have a short-term disability policy to provide income if they were to miss work for an extended period of time whether it’s due to an illness, accident,...
