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How the BENES Act Impacts Medicare
What is the BENES Act? The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act, also known as the BENES Act, was designed to help those who are Medicare eligible but are not collecting social security. The BENES Act was signed into law in 2020 and...
How do I enroll in Medicare?
Applying for Medicare can be confusing depending on your specific situation. It is important to know how to apply based on the timing of your situation. If you are collecting social security... If you are collecting social security, you will automatically be enrolled...
The SECURE ACT 2.0: A Retirement Gamechanger
The SECURE 2.0 Act is designed to help Americans bolster their retirement savings and strengthen their financial security. Here’s what you need to know about the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Key Provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act Increase Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)...
Post-Retirement: Final Destination
You did it! You completed your federal career and have transitioned into retirement. A hearty congratulations are in order. You worked hard, and now a new journey begins. With that journey comes a few decisions about your benefits. The topics below cover the main...
Pre-Retirement: Are We There Yet?
Determining Retirement Qualifications Monthly Annuity Pension Your FERS or CSRS monthly annuity is also referred to as your pension. It’s the first of three paychecks that make up your retirement income. Your pension is determined by your paycheck and years of service...
Calculating Your High-3 Salary
When determining your FERS pension, you will need to calculate your High-3 Salary is a very important part of your FERS pension calculation. Your High-3 Salary is the highest average of BASIC pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of Federal service. Your...
Why Should I Replace My Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)?
Having life insurance coverage is one of the most important ways you can protect your family from financial burdens. With life insurance being such an important part of your family’s financial protection, it is crucial that you select the right type of insurance....
How to Navigate Benefits in Your New Career
From Hired to Retired: Your Federal Career Roadmap How to Navigate Benefits in Your New Career When you begin a new career, you have several decisions that need to be made regarding your benefit. Oftentimes, these decisions can have a huge impact on your future. In...
Babe Ruth, The Great Depression, and Annuities
Content adapted from material by Soeren Svendsen Annuity Reserve. What do annuities have to do with the greatest major league baseball player of all time? The Babe took advantage of one of the greatest solutions to protecting retirement income - annuities. In 1922,...
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