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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...
Your Financial Flight Plan Webinar Recording
Your Financial Flight Plan Webinar Recording Just as every successful journey requires a flight plan, your financial future depends on having a clear strategy. In this webinar, we covered: How to create a financial plan Retirement budgeting Withdrawal strategies from...
Pre-Flight Checklist for Leaving Federal Service Webinar Recording
Pre-Flight Checklist for Leaving Federal ServiceWebinar Recording It's estimated that up to 300,000 federal employees could separate from service in 2025. Whether it's through DRP, VERA, VSIO, RIFs, or simply planned retirements, the majority will officially "take...
Retiring through ORA Webinar Recording
Retiring through ORAWebinar Recording Early implementation of the Online Retirement Application (ORA) has brought questions and challenges for some federal employees. This webinar walks you through: Overview of the ORA system How to create an account and gain access...
FEHB & Beyond Webinar Recording
FEHB & BeyondWebinar Recording Confused about what happens to your health insurance when you leave federal service, or how it coordinates with Medicare? This webinar walks you through: What happens to your FEHB coverage if you leave federal employment How to...
Congress’s 2025 Budget Proposals Webinar Recording
Congress's 2025 Budget ProposalsWebinar Recording Congress has advanced a set of proposals that could drastically reshape federal employee benefits, affecting paychecks, retirement plans, and job protections. Ryan covers: The proposed increase in FERS contributions -...
Understanding RIF, VERA, and VSIP Webinar Recording
Understanding RIF, VERA, and VSIP Webinar Recording Are you worried your position may be impacted by an upcoming Reduction in Force (RIF)? Have you been offered Early Retirement through VERA? Do you need clarity on how your retirement and benefits could be affected...
BLOG POSTS
CSRS Pension in Retirement Explained Clearly
Planning for a secure retirement can be complex, especially for federal employees under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the CSRS Offset program. Understanding how these pensions work—and how Social Security affects your federal benefits—is essential to...
CSRS Pension in Retirement Planning for Federal Employees
As a federal employee, understanding your retirement options is one of the most important steps you can take toward achieving financial security. Planning for retirement can get complicated, especially when comparing the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the...
FERS Pension in Florida: Your Complete Retirement Guide
Planning for retirement as a federal employee in Florida requires careful consideration of how the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension fits into your financial future. Florida’s favorable tax environment, mild climate, and range of retirement amenities...
FERS Pension in Florida: Secure Your Federal Retirement
Florida continues to be one of the most popular destinations for federal employees preparing for retirement, and for good reason—its warm weather and lack of state income tax make it an ideal spot to stretch retirement dollars. But before you pack up and head to the...
FERS Pension in Texas: Key Benefits Explained
Understanding your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension is a critical step in preparing for a secure financial future—especially for federal employees in Texas. At United Benefits, we help federal employees navigate the complexities of retirement...
FERS Pension in Florida: Key Retirement Insights
For federal employees in Florida, understanding how the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) works is essential for planning a secure and comfortable retirement. Whether you are nearing retirement or simply beginning your federal career, knowing how to estimate...
FERS Pension in Florida: Maximizing Retirement Benefits
For federal employees planning to retire in the Sunshine State, understanding your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension is one of the most important steps in securing a comfortable, worry-free future. At United Benefits, we specialize in helping federal...
Retirement Eligibility in California Explained
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. For California workers—especially federal employees covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)—understanding retirement eligibility rules, as well as how...
Inflation Protection Strategies for Investors in Chicago
Inflation has always been one of the most significant threats to long-term financial stability. For investors in Chicago—and particularly for retired federal employees—keeping up with the rising cost of living requires a combination of sound planning, strategic...
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