Tips for Maximizing FEDVIP Vision Benefits
As a federal government employee, you have access to a bevy of benefits. One such benefit is healthcare insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. FEHB options provide…
Lump-Sum Retroactive Payment of Social Security Benefits Has Tax Consequences
Many retirees are not aware that Social Security monthly disability and retirement benefits are potentially federal and (in some states) state taxable. Social Security beneficiaries who receive monthly benefits should…
Strategic Dental Care: Maximizing Your FEDVIP Coverage
From routine preventive care to painful emergencies, dental services are an important — and sometimes costly — part of healthcare. Our Feds often ask us about maximizing FEDVIP dental benefits,…
The FEDZONE Vault: Early Retirement (VERA) Planning For FERS Employees
FERS offers early retirement options for federal employees affected by workforce reductions through VERA and VSIP. Eligible employees can retire early with benefits, including annuities and health insurance, though some…
Federal Benefits and Personal Bankruptcy: Protection and Planning
Bankruptcy can be a challenging but necessary step toward financial recovery. For Feds, it’s critical to understand how bankruptcy affects federal pensions and bankruptcy protections, as well as the TSP…
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Working Abroad, International Marriages, and HSAs for Federal Employees
Katelyn and Dan explore the complexities of working abroad and international marriages, focusing on the advantages and challenges related to benefits, taxes, and estate planning. They then shift to a…
The Current Medicare General Enrollment Period: How Does It Affect Federal Employees and Retirees?
Although the 2024 tax year concluded a little more than two months ago, there is still one tax deduction that may be available to some federal employees and retirees that…
The Fed15 Podcast: Social Security Fairness & Understanding the Reemployment Priority List (RPL)
Katelyn covers the Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting Social Security benefits for CSRS and CSRS Offset employees. She…
Federal Benefits and Digital Assets: Estate Planning in the Cryptocurrency Era
New digital wealth like cryptocurrency demands fresh thinking about your estate plan. Let's walk through exactly how to protect your crypto investments and make sure your family can access everything…
Maximizing your TSP: Roth vs. Traditional Explained
When it’s time to retire from your federal government career, you’ll likely receive benefits through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) thanks to its Basic Benefits, Social Security, and the…