
Wait, FEHB Is Auto-Enrolling You in Medicare Part D? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are Federal Employees Being Auto-Enrolled in Medicare Part D? If you’re enrolled in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan that now offers Medicare Part

Do Trusts Pay Higher Taxes on Inherited TSPs and IRAs Than Individual Beneficiaries?
Real Question from a Federal Employee I am a widow and own an inherited TSP from my husband. Currently, I listed our Living Trust as

Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Federal Employment has perhaps never been more uncertain. The Cross Roads When we visit with Federal Employees, we usually run into two groups of people.

Government Shutdown: What This Means for Your Federal Retirement
Feds are facing yet another extended furlough in 2025. A furlough is when an employer, in this case the federal government, places employees on an

How Should I Allocate My TSP For Retirement Security?
Real Question from a Federal Employee As I approach retirement, what are the safest and best TSP investment and allocation strategies, any suggestions? – Andrew

Is There a Limit on the Annual Leave Payout at Retirement?
Real Question from a Federal Employee What is the maximum amount of unused annual leave that I may be paid for when I retire? – Wayne

Buy Back Military Time and Keep Retirement Pay, Is It Possible?
Real Question from a Federal Employee Hey, I am retired Air Force 22 years a combat injury related 100 % disabled veteran. I am working

What Medicare Part B Covers That FEHB Doesn’t
Real Question from a Federal Employee Do I need Medicare Part B if I have FEHB? I find it hard to believe Medicare Part B

Timing is Everything: When to Claim Social Security as a Federal Employee
Real Question from a Federal Employee What age can I start collecting Social Security retirement benefits? What is my full retirement age, and how does

Approaching Retirement: How to Check If You’re Prepared
Real Question from a Federal Employee Hello, I have a question. I’m a few years out from retiremen, how can I be sure I’m financially

Are You Able to Combine State and Federal Retirement Contributions?
I have 2 years state retirement contributions, 10 years military (7 years federal 3 years guard). Can I combine state and federal retirement contributions? Do

Does Retiring at the End of the Month Affect TSP Contributions?
Question about TSP matching Contributions.If I retire at the end of a month, which happens to be the middle of a pay period, do I