Navigating Medicare Plan Changes for 2025
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…
Maximus to Provide Contact Center Services for Postal Service Health Benefits Program
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,…
Mid-Career Financial Planning for Female Federal Employees: Knowing Your Priorities
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…
FEHB Program Health Plan Types and Options
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…
Female Federal Employees in the Home Stretch: Preparing for Your Secure Retirement
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…
Bunching Contributions and Donor-Advised Funds: The Stock Advantage
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…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Understanding the FERS 62 Factor and C Fund Valuation
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…
FED-15 Explained (Podcast)
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FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Pay Freezes and Survivor Benefits
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.
Understanding How Original Medicare Works
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…
TSP Millionaires Are On The Rise
In recent years, the number of TSP millionaires has been steadily rising, with nearly 117,000 federal employees now holding seven-figure balances in their Thrift Savings Plan accounts. This significant growth…