Author: Benefits Ben

A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients.

• Learn the importance of managing income in the first several months after retiring from the federal government • Expanding the gap between TSP withdrawals and why you need a…

• For feds who use privately owned vehicles, some reimbursement rates rose while others dipped depending on the vehicle • A look at the Lodging plus M&IE rates that were…

Your Life Insurance Coverage with Option A: FEGLI For Federal Employees

• The White House signed an executive order in December, making the 2024 pay raise 5.2%. • Government shutdown is looming if Congress doesn’t act this month. • If shutdown…

• Executive order finalizes long expected 5.2% pay raise for federal employees • Congress approved 5.2% for military personnel and the DoD earlier this month • 5.2% is an average…

Federal news round-up: Artemis Mission 3 likely delayed, says GAO + Over 400k feds will be required to work in the office, at least partially, next year

We take look at the retirement timeline for Federal Employees in their first year.

Who You Choose as Your Beneficiary for Your TSP Account Can Be Very Impactful

FEGLI Living Benefits, take advantage of Life Insurance (Basic) benefits while still alive