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OPM Hails PSHB Program a Strong Success
On Friday, December 13, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) completed the inaugural Open Season for the Postal Service Health Benefits ...CBO Revives Cost-Cutting Proposals Targeting Federal Benefits
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regularly publishes reports offering options to reduce the federal deficit, with some proposals aimed at federal employee ...The Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap For Social Security Has Increased
When planning your FERS retirement, understanding the implications of the Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap is crucial, both during your working ...2024 Social Security Outlook
In its 2023 annual report, Social Security disclosed that without government intervention, the program’s surplus would be exhausted by 2035. While some ...2024 Update: Anticipated Inflation Declines to 2.4%
Recent economic projections indicate a decrease in inflation from 3.2% in 2023 to 2.4% in 2024, as reported by Forbes.com. While the ...2024 Retirement Planning Updates
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s wise for federal employees to reassess their retirement strategies in light of recent ...2024 Medicare Changes: What Federal Employees Should Know
Upon reaching the age of 65, federal employees become eligible for Medicare Parts A and B. While Medicare Part A (covering inpatient ...Government Shutdown Avoided Until March 2024
With the passing of a stopgap bill on January 18, 2024, the looming threat of a government shutdown has been temporarily averted, ...
















