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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...
Mid-Career Check-In: Are You on Track?
Mid-Career Check-In:Are You on Track? Webinar Recording As you continue your career, it's a good idea to periodically check in and ensure you are on track. Are you utilizing all of your benefits? Will you have enough money to retire? United Benefits Specialist,...
How to Navigate Your Benefits in Your New Career
How to Navigate Your Benefits in Your New Career Webinar Recording When you begin a new career, you have a number of decisions regarding your benefits that need to be made. Drew Lorentz, Benefits Specialist, discussed the various benefits options that are available to...
Medicare 101
Medicare 101 Webinar Recording Using both your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare to create an efficient healthcare plan for your specific healthcare needs is the way to go, but what's the best way to combine them? In this webinar, we answered...
Understanding Your Federal Life Insurance
Understanding Your Federal Life Insurance Webinar Recording How do I know how much life insurance coverage I have through FEGLI? The cost of your Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and the amount of coverage you receive can be difficult to understand...
How Does Your TSP Compare?
How Does Your TSP Compare? Webinar Recording Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a major piece of your retirement income. United Benefits Specialists, Alan Kwan and Jake Ford, did a deep dive into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and alternatives that may be available to...
Upcoming TSP Updates Webinar Recording
Upcoming TSP Updates Webinar Recording Changes are being made to federal employees' Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, reviewed the new changes being made to the TSP and explained what it means for you. In this webinar, we covered:...
Using Your TSP to Battle Inflation During Retirement
Using Your TSP to Battle Inflation During Retirement Webinar Recording With inflation continuing to increase, it's more important than ever to begin planning for the future. Have you thought about how you'll continue to create an income for yourself throughout...
VIDEO RESOURCES
BLOG POSTS
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...
How to Become a Millionaire with Your TSP
Becoming a millionaire may seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and a long-term perspective, it is possible to reach this financial milestone. One way to work towards becoming a millionaire is by saving and investing through the Thrift Savings Plan...
What is Preventative Care?
Understanding Preventative Care Under the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, made significant strides in health care by ensuring that preventative care is fully covered in all plans under the Act. This includes employer-sponsored group health...
Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care After Age 65
After the age of 65, long-term care planning becomes a cornerstone of maintaining your quality of life and independence. As you age, the likelihood of requiring assistance with daily activities or medical care increases. Planning for long-term care is not just about...
Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care in Your Mid-50s & Early 60s
The Need for a Solid Plan As you approach your mid-50s to early 60s, it's crucial to plan for long-term care. This is the time to consider various care options and prepare both financially and emotionally for future healthcare needs. Key Points to Consider Medicare's...
Historic 2024 Federal Pay Raise Marks a Significant Milestone
In a remarkable turn of events, 2024 has ushered in the highest federal pay raise in over four decades. This development, marking a historic 5.2% increase, stands out as the most significant since the era of President Jimmy Carter, 43 years ago. President Biden's...
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