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,…
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…
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…
The Federal Employee’s Guide to ESG Investing
As interest in sustainable investing grows, many of our Feds have asked how they can align their retirement savings with their personal values. For those who prioritize environmental and ethical…
Required Minimum Distributions and Federal Pensions: A Coordinated Withdrawal Strategy
For our Feds, retirement brings both a steady pension and required minimum distributions (RMDs) — those IRS-mandated withdrawals from your retirement accounts once you reach a certain age. By thoughtfully…
International Marriage, Working Abroad, Taxes, and Benefits: Cross-Border Considerations
Marriage to a foreign national or working abroad can generate many advantages. You could learn about new cultures, viewpoints, and lifestyles. International marital and employment arrangements also generate their share…
Guide to Health Savings Accounts with High Deductible FEHB Plans
Healthcare costs can sometimes throw a wrench in even the best-laid retirement plans. They are unpredictable, often expensive, and can derail financial stability in retirement if not accounted for. Many…
Standing with Federal Employees During Uncertain Times
Many of the recent conversations we've had sound familiar. While we don't have all the answers, we're here to guide you through these changes. Our role now is the same…
Annual Leave Strategy for Feds: How to Turn 12 Days of Leave into 27 Days Off in 2025
For many Feds, extended vacations might feel out of reach, but with strategic planning, they’re easier to achieve than you might think. By planning vacations around federal holidays, you can…