How Social Security Survivor Benefits Work
When to Claim a Widow/Widower Social Security Survivor Benefit Can Be a Challenge - This week’s column presents widow/widower choices with respect to the Social Security widow/widow benefit.
Locality and the Pay Caps for Federal Employee Salaries
How pay caps depend on what locality a federal employee is based in, plus a bill to be proposed that might give capped salaries bigger annual pay raises.
Medical Retirement from Federal Service
What feds need to know regarding rules, eligibility, and the application process for the FERS disability retirement.
Quiz 16: Federal Employees’ Benefits – Telework, FEHB, & Beneficiary Forms
Take our latest quiz - stay up-to-date on Federal Benefits and News.
Investment Options in the New TSP Mutual Fund Window
While finding a public list of the exact mutual funds available within the new TSP window is difficult, here’s what we know about the investment options in the new TSP…
After a Spouse Dies, the Surviving Spouse’s Finances Can Suffer
The economic impact that a spouse's death can incur. Ed fills you in on what to watch out for.
FLTCIP Premiums and Application Process Subject to Change
Per a June announcement from OPM, revisions to FLTCIP are likely – including new application periods and higher premiums.
FEDLIFE Podcast: Your Guide to The FERS Annuity Supplement
In this episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer unpack each benefit while detailing everything you need to know about how the OPM calculates your annuity supplement.
Update on New Delivery Vehicles for USPS Employees
The newest USPS trucks are expected to start hitting the road next year.
Quiz 15 on Federal Employee Retirement Benefits
Check out this week's quiz on federal employee retirement benefits