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 […]
House Spending Bill Includes a Federal Employee Pay Freeze
September 18, 2018
Late summer signifies the start of budget discussions for the 2019 fiscal year. Along with discussing hot-button issues like education spending and the investment in border security, elected officials are trying to determine if federal employees should receive a raise this year or if they should instate a federal employee pay freeze. There’s good news […]
Are Your FERS, TSP, and Social Security Accounts Indexed for Inflation?
August 28, 2018
There are multiple factors to consider when saving for your federal retirement. You want to enjoy your life now, but you also need to make sure you have enough saved once you leave public service. Once you’re finally ready to retire, you have to consider what to withdraw, when to pull your funds, and how […]
What FERS Employees Need to Know About Crediting Unused Sick Leave
August 14, 2018
Every employee treats their sick leave differently. Some employees battle through colds and stomach issues, determined not to miss a day. Other employees use every sick day possible, wanting to take advantage of the time off — even if they just have a light sniffle. FERS employees may want to consider additional information before deciding […]
OPM Data Breach May Put Federal Employees At Risk
July 31, 2018
Millions of federal employees rely on the Office of Personnel Management for their salaries, benefits, and retirement options. If this office isn’t reliable, then federal workers are at risk of delaying their retirement and having their data exposed to criminal hackers. Unfortunately, an OPM data breach is more of a potential threat than initially thought. […]
