Five Factors That Lower Your Social Security Income
You wouldn’t want to be caught off guard if you were to receive less income than you anticipated. Knowing exactly how much money your Social Security paym…
The TRICARE Fact Sheet Can Help You Choose the Best Dental Plan
Your dental coverage may vary depending on who you are. So it’s crucial to understand how the various plans differ. Starting with the
Do you intend to retire in 2022? Federal retirees’ reasons for enrolling (or not enrolling) in Medicare Part B
Part B of Original Medicare is the medical insurance component that covers both preventive and medi…
Exceptions to the 10 Percent Early Withdrawal Penalty
Recently, we explored the history of the 10% early withdrawal penalty and its implications for IRAs and other employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (such as the
FEHB Changes Are Permitted Outside of Open Season for Certain Reasons
Most FEHB Program enrollment changes occur during the yearly Open Season. However, some changes are permitted at other times when a person has a “qualifying life event.” Significant occurrences that allow enrollment changes include:
What Are COLAs for Federal Retirees, and How Are They Calculated?
Many federal retirees are uncertain about the size of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that