The ‘Best’ Retirement Dates in 2019
October 23, 2018
What are the “best” dates to retire in 2019? Here are some important considerations for FERS and CSRS federal employees. Read the full blog post by clicking below: The ‘Best’ Retirement Dates in 2019
When Will the COLA Increase Appear in My Annuity Check?
October 22, 2018
Wondering when you will see the annual COLA increase in your annuity payments? Read the full blog post by clicking below: When Will the COLA Increase Appear in My Annuity Check?
OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
October 18, 2018
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility. Read the full blog post by clicking below: OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
What Happens Next with OPM?
October 17, 2018
OPM recently found itself with a new director. What might be in store for the agency amidst proposals to restructure it? Read the full blog post by clicking below: What Happens Next with OPM?
Get Ready: The 2018 FEHB Open Season Starts Next Month
October 16, 2018
Now is the time to review your federal health insurance coverage, enroll in insurance plans, and make sure all of your benefits are in order. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has set the dates for the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season (FEHB Open Season), which allows employees to enroll in 2019 benefits programs. Enrollment […]
DC VA Medical Center Has a New Director
October 16, 2018
The VA announced that it has appointed a new director of the embattled DC VA Medical Center. Read the full blog post by clicking below: DC VA Medical Center Has a New Director
Ensuring Accuracy of Federal Employee Personnel Files
October 12, 2018
OPM has issued guidance for agencies on maintaining accurate personnel files consistent with the requirements of an Executive Order issued in May. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Ensuring Accuracy of Federal Employee Personnel Files
Why The F Fund Has Been The Worst-Performing TSP Fund Lately
October 11, 2018
The F Fund has suffered from a lackluster performance in recent years. The author explains why this is the case and what its prospects are going forward. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Why The F Fund Has Been The Worst-Performing TSP Fund Lately
Roth Re-Characterization Deadline Fast Approaching
October 10, 2018
Have you re-characterized a Roth IRA? This October has an important deadline for taxpayers using this technique. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Roth Re-Characterization Deadline Fast Approaching
Use An Annuity Calculator to See How the High-5 Plan Affects You
October 2, 2018
The MyFEDBenefits team has kept a close eye on the government’s proposed retirement policies over the past 2 years. Though the changes aren’t done yet, it looks like retirement benefits may be a sticking point in the 2019 proposed budget. It’s time that we can start to use an annuity calculator to see how some of […]
