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Early Out Options Webinar Recording
Early Out Options:Navigating VERA, VSIP, & Discontinued Service Retirement Webinar Recording If you're hearing talk of workforce changes, a potential RIF, or simply starting to think about an early exit, it's important to understand what your options really mean...
FERS Survivor Benefits, FEGLI, & TSP Webinar Recording
Protecting Your Family:FERS Survivor Benefits, FEGLI, & TSP Webinar Recording When it comes to your federal benefits, the decisions you make today can have a lasting impact on your family's financial security. In this educational webinar, we break down the key...
Should I Retire this Year? Webinar Recording
Should I Retire this Year? Webinar Recording With the halfway point of the year approaching, many federal employees are facing an important decision: Is this the year I should retire? United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, leads you through important questions to...
Introducing Federal Financial Freedom Webinar Recording
Introducing Federal Financial Freedom Webinar Recording Most federal employees work hard, save consistently, and plan ahead, but they still aren't fully confident they're making the most of what's available to them. United Benefits Specialist, Faith Ezzell, covers:...
Federal Retirement Blueprint Webinar Recording
Federal Retirement Blueprint Webinar Recording There's a lot more to federal retirement than just "years of service" and a pension. In this session, Cassie Graves, answers questions like: When should I retire - and why does timing matter? Will my pension and TSP be...
What’s New with TSP in 2026? Webinar Recording
What's New with TSP in 2026? Webinar Recording The Thrift Savings Plan is seeing some of the biggest updates in years - and some of these changes could directly impact your taxes and retirement strategy. In this webinar recording, we break down Roth Conversions: What...
Mastering TSP Withdrawals Webinar Recording
Mastering TSP Withdrawals Webinar Recording Withdrawing from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is one of the biggest decisions you'll make on your path to retirement. The timing, tax implications, and withdrawal strategy you choose can significantly impact your long-term...
FEHB Open Season Explained Webinar Recording
FEHB Open Season Explained Webinar Recording Choosing the best healthcare plan for you and your family can feel overwhelming - with so many options, plan types, and costs to compare, it's hard to know which one truly fits your needs.. But it doesn't have to be...
Navigating a Government Shutdown Webinar Recording
Navigating a Government Shutdown Webinar Recording Government shutdowns can bring uncertainty and stress, especially for federal employees and recent retirees. In this webinar replay, we break down what you need to know, what's different about this shutdown, and how...
BLOG POSTS
Your FERS Annual Leave Lump Sum: What to Expect at Retirement
Learn exactly how the FERS annual leave lump sum payout is calculated, taxed, and timed at federal retirement to maximize your check.
Advance Leave Suspended Indefinitely at IRS and Social Security Administration
If you work at the IRS or SSA, you can no longer take advanced leave. This means if a medical emergency, serious illness, or unexpected life event comes up, you cannot borrow against future leave you haven’t earned yet.
When Should Federal Employees Take Social Security?
When is the best time to claim Social Security retirement benefits for federal employees and retirees – 62, full retirement age, or 70?
Latest Forecast for 2027 COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS
Updated projections suggest the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 Social Security retirement benefits and federal pensions will likely be between 3.0% and 4 percent.
OPM Interim Payments: What Federal Retirees Receive Before Full Annuity
Most federal retirees don’t receive their full pension on day one. OPM pays an interim amount while it processes your claim. Here is how that payment is calculated, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to prepare financially.
Mandatory Roth TSP Contributions for High-Earners at Federal Agencies
For tax year 2026, new rules require certain high-earning federal employees to make their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) catch-up contributions into a Roth account.
Federal Retirement Following “Fork in the Road” and Restructuring Efforts
The past year has brought major changes across the federal workforce. Learn how the recent downsizing of federal agencies has impacted the retirement process and employee morale.
FEGLI Life Insurance: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Alternatives
How well do federal employees and retirees really understand their group life insurance policies? Here’s the breakdown for adding, changing, and dropping coverage.
Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week 2026
This week, May 4 to 8th, is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW 2026). From the whole team at United Benefits, we wanted to say thank you to all government workers who serve our country!
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