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Explore the important factors to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy a second residence in retirement. Explore the benefits and drawbacks of each option and gain insights to…
Dan and Katelyn explore early federal retirement planning for women, reviewing various benefits and programs. They discuss the rise of TSP millionaires and offer insights on how to achieve this…
For Feds who have served in the military, buying back service time may help increase retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).…
Federal employees and retirees who are enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program have three enrollment choices. The enrollment choices are: (1) Self Only; (2) Self Plus One;…
Benefits, including retirement plans, health insurance, and survivor benefits, play a major role in helping government employees and their spouses enjoy a financially secure retirement. These protections were only available…
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…