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How to Make the Most of Your TSP Webinar Recording
How to Make the Most of Your TSP Webinar Recording When it comes to saving for retirement as a federal employee, one of the options available to you is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Similar to a 401k plan, your TSP is truly the only part of your retirement that you...
Federal Employees and Their Social Security Webinar Recording
Federal Employees & Their Social Security Webinar Recording Social Security is an essential piece of your federal retirement benefits. Federal employees have a unique component called the FERS supplement. Our webinar covered how the FERS supplement and Social...
Full Pension Breakdown Webinar Recording
Full Pension Breakdown Webinar Recording The FERS pension is the anchor to your federal retirement package. Although this is a defined benefit, knowing the things that you have the power to control can make a major impact on your retirement. United Benefits...
Your Federal Retirement Process Webinar Recording
Your Federal Retirement Process Webinar Recording As a federal employee, it is a multi-step process to properly retire under the FERS/CSRS or special provisions. United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, walks you through the process to make it simple and...
Protecting the Ones You Love Webinar Recording
Protecting the Ones You Love Webinar Recording By understanding your FERS and CSRS pension and making decisions early, you'll be able to maximize your retirement lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers topics like:...
Road to Retirement
Road to Retirement Recap Webinar Recording Navigating your benefits on the road to retirement can be overwhelming. With the right roadmap, you'll know exactly what to do and when to ensure that you are making the most of your benefits. United Benefits Specialist, Alan...
Post-Retirement: Final Destination
Post-Retirement:Final Destination Webinar Recording After retirement, there are still decisions to be made to ensure that you are maximizing your benefits. United Benefits Specialist, Cristi Lorentz, helps you answer questions like: How do I coordinate FEHB and...
FEHB Open Season: Make the Most of Your Benefits
FEHB Open Season: Make the Most of Your Benefits Webinar Recording During open season, you'll have the opportunity to choose a health insurance plan. This webinar covered changes in FEHB policies, like the 8.7% increase in health insurance premiums, as well as health...
Pre-Retirement: Are We There Yet?
Pre-Retirement Are We There Yet? Webinar Recording As you look towards retirement, you can begin to secure your finances and set the goals necessary to smoothly transition into retirement. United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, provides a comprehensive look at...
BLOG POSTS
Have You Protected Your Most Valuable Asset?
Have you protected your most valuable asset? (Hint: it's not your home or even your Thrift Savings Plan account!) When we think of insurance, Homeowner’s or Car Insurance often comes to mind first. However, many overlook the need to protect something that could be...
Thrift Savings Plan: Mid-Year Update
From benchmark index updates to enhanced withdrawal flexibility, here’s what you need to know about changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I Fund Benchmark Index Change in 2024 As previously announced, in an effort to improve performance and align with broader...
Should I Be Contributing to the ROTH TSP?
Some of the most common questions about the Thrift Savings Plan involve the ROTH option. Federal employees want to know if it could be a good option for their retirement dollars and how it differs from the Traditional TSP. In this post, we'll explore the differences...
How to Stop Unsolicited Medicare Calls
Receiving unsolicited calls about Medicare can become overwhelming as you near 65, with some people reporting up to 50 calls a day. These calls often come from blocked, unknown, or spam-labeled numbers. However, there are effective measures you can take to minimize...
Spring Cleaning for Your Finances- 6 Steps to Get Your Financial Household in Order
Spring Cleaning for Your Finances - 6 Steps to Get Your Financial Household in Order While the cold of winter is not over for many regions of the country, spring is officially here on the calendar anyway. The season of spring is a time for rebirth, and many people use...
What Do I Do if a Federal Employee Dies?
Whether you are preparing for the future or if your loved one was a federal employee, it can be difficult to sort through the various processes and systems associated with federal benefits. United Benefits representatives are available to help you through a difficult...
Maximize Your Savings with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
As an employee within the Executive branch or an agency adopting the Federal Flexible Benefits Plan, you're presented with a valuable opportunity: participation in the federal Flexible Spending Account program. FSAs are a powerful way to manage your healthcare and...
The Advantages of Choosing an Independent Insurance Agent
Personalized Insurance Solutions Whether you are looking for individual health, Medicare, home and auto, or life insurance, there are many reasons to work with a dedicated independent agent. Your Needs Come First Independent agents are going to look out for you and...
What are my options if I missed FEHB open season?
If you missed the FEHB open season, there's no need to worry. You still have options to adjust your healthcare coverage. You can adjust your coverage through FEHB if you have a qualifying life event or you can add additional supplemental insurance plans to close...
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