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Short-Term Disability Insurance vs. Emergency Funds
Did you know that you have a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled sometime in your career according to the Social Security Administration? If you were out of work for an extended amount of time, say three months or more, could your family survive without your paycheck?...
Why Do I Need Dental & Vision Insurance?
Even though open season is over you can still enroll in dental and vision insurance. Looking after your teeth and vision are important aspects of general health, but they're not always covered by standard insurance. Dental and vision insurance plans provide access to...
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 have to wait...
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:...
What Happens If I Retire Early?
Early Retirement, Deferred Retirement, Postponed Retirement, and Disability Retirement Life happens - maybe you intended to be a federal employee only for a short time, or perhaps a life circumstance means that you need or want to leave federal employment before you...
Legacy Planning: The Fifth Piece of the Retirement Puzzle
As a Federal Employee you have earned and created many benefits. If or when you pass away some of the benefits are designed to take care of your loved ones. It is up to you to properly designate all of your benefits so that it will go to the proper person. It may be a...
FEHB & Medicare: The Fourth Piece of the Retirement Benefit Puzzle
FEHB & Medicare Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare work together to form a crucial piece of your retirement benefits puzzle. Both are designed to help cover your healthcare costs and needs. In the past Federal Employees have often been...
Thrift Savings Plan: The Third Piece in the Retirement Benefits Puzzle
Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will generally be used as a third source of income after Social Security and your pension. The TSP has the most variables and can be set up in a wide variety of ways. Similar to a 401k plan, your TSP is truly the only part of your...
Understanding Social Security for Federal Employees: The Second Piece of the Retirement Puzzle
Social Security is a fundamental piece of your retirement income puzzle. It is a guaranteed lifetime payment, and one of three payments that make up your retirement income, along with your monthly annuity and your Thrift Savings Plan. Understanding how Social Security...
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