2024 COLA Announced for FERS: 2.2%, 3.2% for CSRS and Social Security
The 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will apply to CSRS and Social Security. FERS annuitants will see a 2.2% adjustment.
The Fed15 Podcast: Should You Worry About Recent TSP Returns?
At Serving Those Who Serve, we like to nerd out about all sorts of things, but mostly federal benefits. This week, Dan and Katelyn go over the shutdown, pay cliffs,…
TSP Board Looking to Bolster Annuity Options
Recent board meeting indicates possible changes on the horizon for the Thrift Savings Plan’s (TSP) least popular withdrawal option.
Congress Unable to Pass Budget Bills Without Speaker
News round-up from Congress and OPM: reminder about telework, House representative proposes rule that would jail feds for disclosing security clearances, and will the lack of a speaker result in…
FedLife Podcast: Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program Premium Increase
Enrolled in federal long-term care insurance? You probably have to make an important decision before November 9th. In this special episode, Dan and Ed are digesting the most recent premium…
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: Still Looking Like 5.2%? + Locality Changes
Will the shutdown showdown have any impact on next year’s pay raise? Also, OPM recent announcement about locality adjustments.
How can I Better Prepare for Retirement? – Health Savings Accounts 101
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer explores how HSAs can help you save smarter for retirement
The Fed15 Podcast: New Health Insurance Program for USPS
The USPS is getting booted from FEHB plans and will have to join a new PSHB program. Also this week, information on shutdowns and the 2024 federal pay raise.
NASA Sending Data to Moon and CURE Act Moves to House Floor
News wrap-up from around the federal landscape: NASA is going to test storing data on the lunar surface, marijuana bill is approved by House committee, and $28,000 stolen from Army…