Serving Those Who Serve

FERS Things First:

Benefits BenAugust 9, 2019August 9, 2019

Deferred, Postponed Retirements, & The Cost of 2 Years Once a Federal employee under FERS has reached 5 years of service, assuming they’re not eligible for disability, they can...

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Understanding the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program and Its Cost – Part I

Ed ZAugust 6, 2019August 6, 2019

Edward A. Zurndorfer- Upon entering federal service as a full-time or part-time permanent employee, an individual has the option of joining the federal government-sponsored group term life insurance program called...

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Cracks in the Foundation: TSP

Benefits BenAugust 2, 2019

If you go to the Thrift Savings Plan’s official website and search for information about the Federal retirement savings plan in publications, you’ll merely find informational pamphlets, forms, and articles....

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Congress Optimistic About Passing Budgetary Measures Before October

Benefits BenJuly 26, 2019July 26, 2019

The House of Representatives has passed a total of twelve standing budgetary measures that would keep the Federal Government operating through at least 2021. It is expected to pass...

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Iron Mountain: The Final Obstacle for Federal Retirement

Benefits BenJuly 19, 2019July 31, 2019

As of the end of June, the OPM retirement backlog was at 18,501, which is up 7% from the previous month’s ending inventory of 17,228. The number of incoming claims...

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Survivor Annuity Benefits Paid to Children of Deceased Employees or Annuitants – Part II

Ed ZJuly 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Edward A. Zurndorfer- The previous FEDZONE column discussed the monthly survivor annuity benefits paid to the children of a deceased federal employee or annuitant. The deceased employee or annuitant was...

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DSS Becomes the DCSA & Acquires NBIB from OPM

Benefits BenJuly 12, 2019July 12, 2019

On June 24th, the Defense Security Service changed its name to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The governmental body is itself a sub-agency of the Department of Defense,...

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4 Fun Facts for the 4th of July!

STWSJuly 3, 2019July 3, 2019

The first celebration for the holiday took place on July 3rd, 1776 when John and Abigale Adams organized a parade to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, which had received sufficient...

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Survivor Annuity Benefit Paid to Children of Deceased Employees or Annuitants – Part I

Ed ZJuly 1, 2019July 1, 2019

Edward A. Zurndorfer- A child who meets the eligibility requirements will receive a monthly survivor annuity benefit that is payable upon the death of the child’s parent who was prior...

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TSP Changes and You!

STWSJune 28, 2019July 12, 2019

By Jennifer Meyer, Financial Planner Federal employees are looking forward to changes that are expected to make the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) more employee and retiree friendly. However, as with...