Tag: Federal Employee Benefits

How the Introduction of FERS Changed Retirement Planning Forever for Millions of Government Workers Nationwide

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The introduction of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1987 fundamentall…

How FEHB Is Evolving to Meet the Needs of Federal Workers in Today’s Economy

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) continues to evolve to addr…

These Overlooked Federal Employee Benefits Might Be the Safety Net You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Several federal benefits are underutilized or misunderstood by employees and retirees, yet they provide significant…

The One Retirement Trap That Keeps Catching Experienced Federal Employees Off Guard—Even With Planning

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Even experienced federal employees with well-organized retirement plans can miss the financial and benefit consequences tied to the exact retirement date they choose.Retirement elig…

The Classic CSRS Retirement Plan Still Pays Off—But Only If You Watch for These Traps

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The CSRS retirement system still delivers one of the highest guaranteed pensions available in 2025, but you ne…

Here’s Why So Many Retired Government Workers Are Getting Less Social Security Than They Expected

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Many retired government workers are seeing reduced Social Security benefits in 2025 du…