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Roth IRA & TSP Masterclass: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings
Roth IRA & TSP Masterclass: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings Webinar Recording Curious about a Roth IRA or the Thrift Savings Plan Roth account but unsure if it's the right move? United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Ryan Boggus, breaks down the essentials of...
Greatest Benefit of Being a Federal Employee Webinar Recording
The Greatest Benefit of Being a Federal Employee Webinar Recording You don't want to miss the replay of this special message. United Benefits President, Matt Whitten, delivers a special message ALL federal employees should hear. Watch the recording to explore the...
3 Key Retirement Decisions Webinar Recording
3 Key Retirement Decisions Webinar Recording Retiring from federal service can seem daunting, and it can be not easy to know where to start. United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Zach Peck, covers: FERS Pension Choosing Survivor's Benefits for Your Spouse Carrying...
Supplemental Benefits Webinar Recording
Supplemental Benefits Webinar Recording Making informed decisions to close coverage gaps and protect your paycheck is crucial. United Benefits Specialist, Christopher Lee, covers: An overview of Short-Term Disability insurance Understanding Critical Illness plans The...
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...
BLOG POSTS
What Is a Special Enrollment Period?
What Is a Special Enrollment Period? Normally, you can only make changes to your health insurance coverage during specific times of the year or after experiencing a significant life event. Unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), changes to your...
Key Tax Law Changes for 2025: What Federal Employees Need to Know
As we enter 2025, there are several significant tax law changes that will impact individuals employed by the United States federal government. These adjustments could affect your paycheck, deductions, and overall tax planning, so it's important to stay informed....
DRP, VSIP, RIF & Current Retirement Scenarios Chart
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service Computation Date or SCD on your Earnings & Leave Statement) Start at the top of "Requirements" and find your Retirement...
Leaving Federal Service FAQ
We're answering your questions. This FAQ is built from the questions you've asked us - and we're updating it regularly to keep it helpful and relevant. Still have a question? Use the form below and we'll do our best to get it added!Click here for OPM's list of FAQs....
Comparing Medicare Supplement Plans
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, are designed to fill the "gaps" left behind by Original Medicare. These gaps include out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. There are 10 Medigap plans available, lettered A...
Navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF): What Federal Employees Need to Know
In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps their present position or whether the employee has a right to a different position. Being...
5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know Before Separating from Service
Whether you accepted the deferred resignation offer, retire from federal service, or your position is ultimately eliminated, there are five things every federal employee should know before they separate from service: 1. What type...
What are VERA & VSIP?
What is VERA? VERA, often called an "early out," stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and allows eligible FERS employees to retire earlier than they normally could under standard retirement rules. It's a tool agencies use during restructuring, downsizing,...
Health Share Programs
Exploring Health Share Programs as a Cost-Saving Alternative Health insurance can be confusing and expensive. If you’re one of the many people who don’t qualify for a subsidy through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you might be searching for cost-saving alternatives...
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