Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
November 7, 2018
The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
Medicare Income Planning in Retirement
November 6, 2018
Without smart planning, distributions from other sources of retirement income can drive up your Medicare costs. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Medicare Income Planning in Retirement
How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?
November 5, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the Medicare Part B premiums for 2019. Read the full blog post by clicking below: How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?
FLRA to Close Boston Regional Office
November 2, 2018
The Federal Labor Relations Authority is closing its offices in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is what this means for pending cases. Read the full blog post by clicking below: FLRA to Close Boston Regional Office
Which TSP Funds Had the Largest Losses in October?
November 1, 2018
Stock funds went down in October. See which funds were the biggest losers for the month. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Which TSP Funds Had the Largest Losses in October?
What is the Average Age of Retiring Federal Employees?
October 31, 2018
OPM has released retirement statistics for federal employees leaving the workforce for the last several fiscal years. How do you compare to the average retiree? Read the full blog post by clicking below: What is the Average Age of Retiring Federal Employees?
Checking The OPM Backlog: Make Sure You Retire on Time This Winter
October 29, 2018
We try to report on the OPM backlog on a regular basis to provide insight into the state of retirement processing and to give employees an idea for what they can expect when they apply for retirement. The Office of Personnel Management has a significant backlog in the number of retirement applications it needs to […]
Which Health Plans Are Leaving the FEHB in 2019?
October 29, 2018
Some insurance plans are leaving the FEHB in 2019. Here is a list of the plans and actions impacted federal employees need to take. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Which Health Plans Are Leaving the FEHB in 2019?
VA Announces Milestone in Modernizing Veterans’ Claims Processing
October 26, 2018
The VA announced it has reached a new milestone in its efforts to move paper veterans claims to a digital system. Read the full blog post by clicking below: VA Announces Milestone in Modernizing Veterans’ Claims Processing
Fact Check: The GOP Targets Social Security
October 25, 2018
Social Security is often made into a political issue, but it will take bipartisan action to solve problems facing the program. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Fact Check: The GOP Targets Social Security