Surviving Spouse’s Option with Respect to a TSP Beneficiary Account
Understanding a Surviving Spouse’s Option with Respect to a TSP Beneficiary Account - If there is no TSP beneficiary form on file for a TSP account, then the distribution of…
Why CSRS Offset Annuitants Are Not Subject to the GPO (Pension Offset)
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) is a Social Security Administration (SSA) law that affects spouses, former spouses, widows or widowers. But not CSRS Annuitants.
FEDLIFE Podcast: Keeping FEHB in Retirement – Part I
In part one of this two-parter miniseries, Dan Sipe is joined by Ed Zurndorfer to unpack the different types of Federal Employee Health Benefits.
How Social Security Survivor Benefits Work
When to Claim a Widow/Widower Social Security Survivor Benefit Can Be a Challenge - This week’s column presents widow/widower choices with respect to the Social Security widow/widow benefit.
After a Spouse Dies, the Surviving Spouse’s Finances Can Suffer
The economic impact that a spouse's death can incur. Ed fills you in on what to watch out for.
FEDLIFE Podcast: Your Guide to The FERS Annuity Supplement
In this episode, Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer unpack each benefit while detailing everything you need to know about how the OPM calculates your annuity supplement.
Rules for Survivor Annuitants to Continue FEHB Program Family Benefits
Breaking down the rules to keep FEHB for those receiving a survivor annuity
FEDLIFE PODCAST: Differences Between FERS Deferred and Postponed Retirement
Federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) have several retirement options available to them.
Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service – Part II
Rules for Continuing FEHB Program Health Benefits After Retiring from Federal Service - Part II
Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service – Part I
Rules for Continuing FEHB (Federal Employee Health Benefits) After Retiring from Federal Service - Part I