Category: Federal Employee

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TRICARE Versus FEHB: Where Military Retirees Frequently Get Caught in Between Complicated Coverage Choices

Key Takeaways
Military retirees often find themselves caught between TRICARE and FEHB, each offering valuable but sometimes overlapping benefits, requiring careful evaluation of long-term needs.D…

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You Served in the Military—Here’s How That Time Could Still Add Value to Your Retirement

Key Takeaways
Military service can add substantial value to your public sector retirement, but only if you take steps like making a military service credit deposit within the appropriate timeframe.

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Early Federal Retirements Sound Great—But This Overlooked Detail Can Ruin Your Financial Planning

Key Takeaways
Retiring early under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) may sound appealing, but misjudging how your benefits are reduced and when they begin can lead to unexpected financial shortfalls…

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Your FEGLI Coverage Might Still Be Active—But That Doesn’t Mean It Still Makes Sense

Key Takeaways
If you’re still enrolled in FEGLI during retirement, it’s worth reviewing whether you’re paying more than the benefit is worth as you age.The rising cost of

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How Divorce Can Quietly Reshape the Federal Retirement Package You’ve Spent Years Building

Key Takeaways
Divorce has lasting effects on federal retirement benefits, including pension division, survivor benefits, and Thri…

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Civilian Military Employees Often Overlook Benefits That Could Rival Uniformed Service Packages in Retirement

Key Takeaways
Civilian military employees have access to retirement benefits that can rival uniformed service packages when fully understood and utilized.Coordinating annuities,

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