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:...
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...
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,...
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 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,...
