This category contains articles written about Federal Employee Retirement Benefits: FEHB, FEGLI, TSP, FLTCIP, Leave, Pay Raises, FERS/CSRS, and more-
Federal government employment can offer multiple benefits, including health insurance, competitive base pay, flexible leave policies, and the satisfaction and pride that comes with a lifetime of service.Is the S&P…
Your federal employee survivor benefits provide financial support to your loved ones after your death. These are some of the most important (and often misunderstood) assistance you receive as a…
Understanding the rules surrounding retirement benefits can be a challenge, The underlying index for the C fund within TSP is the S&P 500 Index. Is the S&P 500 currently over…
Understanding the rules surrounding retirement benefits can be a challenge, especially for federal employees covered by the Civil Services Retirement Systems (CSRS). We often speak to Feds who are blindsided…
My last monthly update was written when the market started in August with a few very volatile days. It is something of a déjà vu as I write this monthly…
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed a 3% federal pay raise for 2026, sparking keen interest among government workers. While this preliminary figure is not final, it…
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…