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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…
The 2025 Medicare open enrollment period (OEP) started on October 15,2024 and will continue through December 9, 2024. During the OEP, those individuals aged 65 and older and enrolled in…
Starting in 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is launching the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHBP), specifically designed to address the healthcare needs of Postal Service workers, retirees,…
If you’re a woman who has been on the job with the federal government for a few years, you’re likely in pretty good shape. You have health insurance coverage through…
One of the ways that the FEHB program reduces costs and holds premium costs is by imposing restraint on health care provider choices including doctors, hospitals, laboratories for blood tests…
If you’re ready to retire from your federal government career, congratulations! You’re probably looking forward to time off to do new things. But ensuring you have the resources available to…
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of investment account that allows you to donate assets — such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash — to eligible IRS-qualified public…
Dan and Katelyn explore FERS and the 62 Factor, highlighting the advantages of waiting until age 62 to retire. They also discuss the current overvaluation of the C fund, delve…
Dan and Katelyn delve into potential pay freezes, providing insights on mitigating their possible impacts. They also explore survivor benefits, discussing topics such as TSP designations and Social Security benefits.
Federal employees become eligible to enroll in Medicare when they become age 65. This is because an employee during his or her working lifetime has paid the Medicare payroll tax…