Author: Benefits Ben

The Feds we help at Serving Those Who Serve all have one thing in common — they’re all eager to learn how to maximize their Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)…

As a federal employee, retirement benefits under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) are an important part of your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement or just beginning your planning,…

If you’ve been a federal employee for a while, you likely consider a regular cost-of-living raise as a given. You might expect something similar to the 5.2% increase you received…

When you buy stock, the hope is that it will appreciate. But too much appreciation can lead to a "tax time bomb" in the form of excessive capital gains, leaving…

We get a lot of questions from Feds about how to manage their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That makes sense, as a well-funded TSP can be instrumental in ensuring financial…

If you’re a federal government employee nearing your retirement transition, knowing where your post-job pension will come from is a good idea. You could be enrolled in the Federal Employees…

It’s not unusual for federal retirees to eagerly await news regarding the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). After all, this increase provides retirees with a measure of financial protection against the…

The discussion surrounding remote work for federal employees is intensifying, with new legislative initiatives seeking to redefine its place within federal agencies. As telework becomes a focal point of policy…

We speak with thousands of Feds each year during our complimentary Serving Those Who Serve webinars about the various retirement options available to federal employees.

As a full-time federal government employee, you’re entitled to a retirement pension if you meet age and “years-of-career” criteria.