Author: Benefits Ben

Retirement planning can be a puzzle – especially when one spouse is a federal employee, and the other is in the private sector.

Each generation faces its own challenges when preparing for retirement, and for millennials, it’s the high levels of student loan debt, lower access to affordable housing, and, as of late,…

Healthcare costs can be unpredictable and typically rise later in age, making health insurance coverage a critical part of a strong retirement plan.

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we’re reminded of the special dishes that bring our families together and fill our homes with warmth and comfort.

One of the best benefits available to you as a federal employee is the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). When you separate from government service, your post-job life will be…

As a parent whose child (or children) might attend college someday, you’re likely aware of the fact that higher education is expensive.

Heads up, Feds: this is going to be an article you’ll want to bookmark. Today, we’re talking deals, and we’ve got a ton of links included for Fed-specific discounts with…

For Feds who have served in the military, buying back service time may help increase retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).…

Benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and survivor benefits, play a major role in helping government employees and their spouses enjoy a financially secure retirement. These protections were only available…

We’ve been reporting on Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) Social Security reform for several years here at Serving Those Who Serve. And for good reason, since the latest proposed legislation…