WEP and GPO Be Repealed? What You Need to Know
For many federal employees and public servants who fall under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) have put a strain…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Military Service Buyback & Harnessing the Power of HSAs
Dan and Katelyn discuss military buyback, including deposit percentages for CSRS and FERS, timing, and benefits like higher annuity payments, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), covering their advantages,…
Summary of Medicare Enrollment Options for Federal Retirees
Several previous FEDZONE columns have discussed Medicare enrollment options for federal retirees once they become eligible to enroll in Medicare at age 65.
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Benefits for Same-Sex Couples and the Social Security Fairness Act
Dan and Katelyn discuss updates on federal benefits for same-sex couples, including retroactive survivor benefits and key topics like FEGLI, TSP, and estate planning. They also cover the Social Security…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15: Navigating PSHB & Retirement—Insights for Postal Employees and Women Nearing Retirement
Dan and Katelyn discuss the PSHB program, designed for Postal Service employees, retirees, and their eligible family members. They outline the program's key features and Maximus's role in supporting its…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Mid-Career Retirement Planning for Women and the Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
Katelyn and Chelsea discuss mid-career retirement planning for women, offering strategies to support a successful retirement during various life events, including after career breaks. They also explore Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)…
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FEDLIFE for Federal Employees
FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates
FedLife Podcast: Understanding How Original Medicare Works: Coverage, Benefits, and More
Ed and Dan explore essential Original Medicare topics, including the Hospital Insurance Tax, how income impacts Part B premiums, and the benefits of enrolling in Original Medicare.
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
FEDLIFE for Federal Employees
FEDZone: Latest Federal Employee Benefits & Retirement Updates
FedLife Podcast: Navigating FEHB Open Season: Plan Options and Key Considerations for 2025
With open season underway, Ed and Dan review the different FEHB health plan types and options. They delve into PPOs, PPOs with FFS, HMOs, HDHPs with HSAs, and CDHPs with…
Millennial Federal Employees: Your Essential Guide to Retirement
Each generation faces its own challenges when preparing for retirement, and for millennials, it’s the high levels of student loan debt, lower access to affordable housing, and, as of late,…
Understanding Trump’s Schedule F Proposal: What It Means for Federal Government Employees and Retirees
In the wake of the election earlier this month, renewed concerns have surfaced over the new administration’s possible reactivation of Executive Order 13957, also known as Schedule F.