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Best Day to Retire Webinar Recording
Best Day to Retire Webinar Recording We understand that your personal reasons for retirement are unique and important, and they should be balanced with financial considerations when choosing a retirement date. United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Paul Thornton,...
The Federal Millionaire Series: Your Financial Guide Webinar Recording
The Federal Millionaire Series: Your Financial Guide Webinar Recording A financial guide doesn't have to be complicated or lengthy, but it is essential whether you are just starting your career or are towards the end. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers:...
Legacy Planning with Life Insurance Webinar Recording
Legacy Planning with Life Insurance Webinar Recording When it comes to financial goals and objectives, most of us would rather focus on accumulation and growth of our assets rather than the risk of loss. However, the preservation of wealth and risk management are...
How to Grow & Protect Your Thrift Savings Plan Webinar Recording
How to Grow & Protect Your Thrift Savings Plan Webinar Recording The TSP is the third part of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), along with pension and Social Security, and the part that the employee has the most control over and decisions to make. To...
The Value of Your Defined Benefits Webinar Recording
The Value of Your Defined Benefits Webinar Recording Federal employees may not always be paid what they deserve, however, if you take advantage of the retirement and benefit options, you can take a couple of pieces and retire financially secure. In this webinar...
What’s New in 2024: Updates to Your Federal Retirement & Benefits Webinar Recording
What's New in 2024: Upgrades to Your Federal Retirement & Benefit Webinar Recording We're kicking off 2024 by spending time reviewing hot topics from the last year with a look at what is changing in the new year. United Benefits Specialists, Paul Thornton, Ryan...
The Future of Long-Term Care Insurance Webinar Recording
The Future of Long-Term Care Insurance Webinar Recording As you may know, OPM's long-term care option, the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) has been suspended and is not accepting new applications. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers: The...
FEHB Deep Dive Webinar
FEHB Deep Dive Webinar Recording The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) open season runs until December 11, 2023. During open season, you'll have the opportunity to choose a health insurance plan. While choosing your healthcare plan may seem overwhelming, we can...
What’s Missing in Your Benefits Package? Webinar
What's Missing in Your Benefits Package? Webinar Recording As a federal employee you have one of the top benefits packages in the country, however, even the best benefits package may have gaps, especially as you experience changes throughout your career. In this...
BLOG POSTS
Interim Pay Status: Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay?
Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay? Processing your annuity cannot begin until after your date of separation from your agency for retirement. Your agency will complete your retirement package and submit it to the payroll office, then issue...
FEGLI: Understanding the Costs and Coverage Changes
1. Cost Increases Dramatically Over Time One of the most significant drawbacks of FEGLI is the escalating cost. As you age, premiums increase steeply, making the program much more expensive. For many federal employees, this cost spike can strain retirement budgets....
FEHB & Retirement
If you meet the retirement or separation from service requirements and have maintained your FEHB for five years, you will be eligible to maintain FEHB coverage into retirement. This is a valuable part of your retirement package, as it provides the same coverage you’re...
FEHB & Medicare
What are my options for coordinating FEHB and Medicare in retirement? There are three primary options for coordinating your FEHB benefits and Medicare in retirement. All options provide excellent health coverage, and United Benefits has Medicare specialists who can...
What is Military Buyback?
What is Military Buyback? Military buyback allows federal civilian employees who have served in the military to "buy back" that service time for retirement purposes. This means you can count your military service towards your civilian federal retirement which can...
Fork in the Road Update: Early Retirement Now Available for Eligible Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has updated its FAQ section about the "Fork in the Road" Deferred resignation offer to include information on VERA: "Employees who are eligible for the deferred resignation offer and are at least age 50 with at least 20 years...
Understanding Pre-Existing Conditions and Your Insurance
What is a Pre-Existing Condition? A pre-existing condition refers to any illness or injury you had before enrolling in a health insurance plan. These conditions can range from chronic diseases like asthma, cancer, and heart disease to injuries or illnesses that a...
Medical Expenses and Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is a complex process, and everyone’s financial goals are different. There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. One crucial aspect of retirement planning is accounting for medical expenses, as healthcare needs typically increase with age....
HSAs and Tax Savings
Setting aside money in a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you financially prepare for medical expenses while also taking advantage of significant tax savings. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), any unused funds in an HSA at the end of the year roll over...
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