Customer Service Nightmare Looming Over the SSA
The Social Security Administration Faces a Customer Service Crisis as Record Number of Americans Reach Age 65 During 2024
The FEDZONE contains all articles written by Ed Zurndorfer:
A former career Federal employee, Ed has published a staggering 1,200+ separate articles on Federal Benefits and Retirement!
Just “Google” his name, and you are likely to find a plethora of sites that contain his writings. Drawn to its mission to reach, teach
and serve Feds, Serving Those Who Serve is the only financial planning practice with which Ed has chosen to affiliate in over
20 years teaching. In addition to conducting Federal Benefits seminars for Serving Those Who Serve, you can find Ed’s
writings here on our blog in the FedZone, and on Fed-Soup, MyFederalRetirement, FederalNews Radio and NITP. He is a
member of the Maryland Society of Accountants, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, the International Society of
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, the Financial Planning Association, the National Association of Health Underwriters,
and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Since 1999, Ed has taught many thousands of Federal employees about
their benefits, in person and at Federal agencies all over the country. Ed is a true national treasure.
The Social Security Administration Faces a Customer Service Crisis as Record Number of Americans Reach Age 65 During 2024
Ed dives deep into why waiting until 62 to retire might be the best option for FERS retirement
What federal employees need to know about long-term care expenses.
38-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: "FEHB, Tricare, and Medicare for Federal Employees."
Employees Who Contributed Both to the TSP and to Another Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan During 2023 Need to Beware of Excess Elective Deferrals
How Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Service Affects Civil Service Retirement
Federal employees who retire from federal service will receive a guaranteed pension in the form of a monthly annuity that is calculated using a "high three" average salary.
SECURE Act 2.0 Legislation Affecting the TSP and IRAs Starting January 1, 2024
2024 Federal Employee Pay Increase: How Much, When It Takes Effect, and Other Employee Benefits Affected.
Time to think about your 2024 contributions - for younger feds and those closer to retirement.