Find The Best Day of the Month for FERS Retirement
November 14, 2018
If your tenure in the federal government comes to an end and you’re thinking about FERS retirement, you’re likely looking ahead to the start of your retirement. Whether you plan to explore various hobbies or want to travel the world, the best is yet to come in the next years of your life. While you […]
The 2018 Open Season is Underway
November 12, 2018
The 2018 open season is officially underway. Here is some important information to help you prepare for making your benefits selections. Read the full blog post by clicking below: The 2018 Open Season is Underway
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
November 8, 2018
Thanks to receiving over 9,000 new applications, OPM’s retirement backlog grew considerably in October. Read the full blog post by clicking below: OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
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 […]
