The IRS and Some States Tax Social Security Benefits
Edward Zurndorfer explains how much the IRS taxes Social Security retirement benefits and which states also tax Social Security retirement benefits
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: 2.2% + Locality Pay
Take a look at next year’s probable pay increase of 2.2% for federal employees and military personnel, including a detailed glance at locality pay.
Happy Thanksgiving from Serving Those Who Serve
From All of Us At STWS- Happy Thanksgiving! Read some fun facts about the holiday.
Former Spouses Eligibility for FEHB Program Under “Spouse Equity”
Reviewing a Former Spouse's Eligibility for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Under “Spouse Equity”
FEDLIFE PODCAST: Everything You Need to Know This FEHB Open Season
It’s that time of the year again… it’s your federal benefits open season. This is the time you can finally enroll, make changes or cancel your FEHB, FEDVIP or FSAFEDS…
Medicare B Reimbursement Included in Some FEHB Plans for Federal Retirees
Reimbursement of Medicare B premiums are included in some Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans. If you’re retired from the federal government, this can help lower your healthcare costs.
An HSA Can Be Advantageous for Some, But Not All, Federal Employees
Considering a High Deductible Health Plan this FEHB Open Season? Learn how an HSA can help with costs.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees to Go into Effect November 22nd
Biden’s vaccine mandate is held up in Federal Court. Federal employees have until November 22nd to either request an exemption or to be fully vaccinated. January 4th is the deadline…
What Happens When There Are 27 Pay Periods in a Year?
Some years have one extra pay period than most, learn how it impacts your federal benefits.
What is Managing Up?
From the Coach’s Corner: Executive coach, Bob Oberleitner, explains how to effectively “manage up” based on what outcomes you’re trying to achieve.