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VERA, VSIP, and RIF
With the continued downsizing of the federal workforce, here’s a rundown of how VERA, VSIP, and RIFs function within federal agencies. Voluntary ...Decoding Your Service Computation Date
A Service Computation Date (SCD) plays a pivotal role in shaping a federal employee’s access to various benefits and programs. How it’s ...Impact of Early Retirement on Benefits and Annuities
When government agencies need to downsize or restructure, they may offer eligible employees early retirement through the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). ...Options For Individuals Seeking Tax Relief
Tax season is nearing which means people are readying their documents and preparing to file their returns by the deadline. However, there ...Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
When you contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts like your TSP, those contributions are typically made pre-tax, meaning they haven’t been taxed yet. ...The Rise in Retirement Account Withdrawals
Recent studies and reports reveal a significant rise in withdrawals and loans from retirement accounts like 401(k)s and Thrift Savings Plans (TSP), ...2025 Annual Leave Dates
With strategic planning, accrued annual leave, while not contributing toward retirement eligibility, can be converted into a substantial lump-sum payment upon retirement. ...The Importance of a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)
A general power of attorney (POA) document becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated or mentally incompetent. To ensure that someone can ...Optimizing Your 3 Federal Retirement Income Streams
Strategic approaches can significantly amplify your control over retirement income from your FERS annuity (pension), Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). ...Hybrid Solutions Provide Enhanced Coverage for Future Care Requirements
As of January 1, 2024, participants in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) are encountering yet another round of premium increases, ...
