The Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security Lump-Sum Payout
The latest FEDZONE article: "Beware of the Hazards and Pitfalls of Taking a Social Security Lump-Sum Payout"
OPM Director Shares Goals Regarding the Future of Federal Workforce
The director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) gives update on agency’s goals and progress after first year on the job.
TSP Online Transition is Complete, But Caused Many Headaches
The TSP’s recent transition to a new recordkeeper and the availability of the TSP window did not happen without many snags – but a more secure, modern system is now…
Quiz #12: TSP, FEHB, and Long-Term Care
Take the latest quiz on federal benefits news!
What To Know About Your FEHB Plan When Traveling Overseas
If you need medical care overseas and have an FEHB plan – here’s an overview of what to consider.
Court Decides Against Feds Over TSP Contributions
The shutdown that occurred in 2018-2019 delayed TSP contributions, and therefore weren’t invested, but court decides federal employees can’t sue over potential investment gains.
Quiz #11: Medicare, Death Benefits, and America’s Favorite Agency
Take our latest quiz for federal employees. Medicare, in-service death benefits, and the top rated agency.
Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Future Long-Term Care?
Federal Employees and Future Long-Term Care – Part III: Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Future Long-Term Care?
Fed Life Cycle: Pre-Retirement
Jennifer Meyer continues her Fed-Life-Cycle series, reviewing what Feds need to prepare for pre-retirement.
Federal Employees and Future Long-Term Care – Part II
The question is how employees are preparing to pay for their future LTC needs. In the second of three FEDZONE columns discussing federal employees and how will they address their…