Tag: Federal Retirement System

How Are Survivor Benefits Calculated?

Even if you didn’t choose a survivor annuity for your spouse when you retired, the federal government would pay a survivor annuity to your children if they are the surviving dependents of a deceased federal employee or retiree. To be considered a dependent, your child must be under the ag…

More Investors under FERS Maxing Out Gov Match

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) reports that the number of

OPM Finalizes, Narrows Rules Allowing Longer Term Appointments

In certain situations, the Office of Personnel Management (

Significant Changes to Retirement Savings Plans Might Increase Your Ability to Save

The SECURE 2.0 Act, a $1.7 trillion spending measure approved by Congress, makes significant adjustments to

OPM Will Suspend Long Term Care Insurance Applications as a Sizeable Premium Increase Looms

In preparation for a significant increase in premiums, the Office of Personnel Management (

Making FEGLI Decisions After Retirement

When you retire, you have two options if you are participating in the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program. You must first c…