Government agencies may offer eligible employees early retirement options under Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) as part of efforts to downsize or …
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“Frankenstein Fraud” refers to a sophisticated form of identity theft where criminals piece together fragments of personal information from multiple sources to …
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As 2025 begins, the 2024 Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act remains stalled in the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, with …
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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Life Annuity has become an increasingly popular option for federal retirees. With rising life expectancies and concerns …
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In October 2020, Executive Order 13957, known as Schedule F, was introduced with a planned implementation date of January 2021. This initiative …
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Estate planning is often misunderstood. Many believe it’s solely about safeguarding tangible assets like cars, boats, jewelry, antiques, or collectibles. While these …
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Understanding the rules around accruing and carrying over annual leave is essential for federal employees as they approach retirement. Annual leave serves …
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A recent study reveals that 68% of pre-retirees are now considering delaying their retirement, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. …
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Recent studies and reports highlight a growing trend of withdrawals and loans from retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and Thrift Savings Plans …
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that federal employees will be able to contribute more to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) …
