Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

3 days ago

Do service buybacks count toward a FERS retirement?

The program allows veterans with active duty military service time to receive credit that can be added to their years of civil service for retirement.

3 days ago

Your Career

How would you advise mom on Tricare for life?

TRICARE is the government health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world.

Rules still punish military widows for remarrying by slashing benefits

Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.

4 days ago

What Congress can do to protect military families from financial fraud

Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.

4 days ago

Why inflation is hurting military families worse than civilians

A financial expert gives tips for military families who need help on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

2 weeks ago

2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan

Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."

2 weeks ago

Federal retirement processing speeds quicken, backlog being addressed

It’s the third straight month of record-fast processing times, a pace that had not been achieved in more than two years. OPM said.

2 weeks ago

When can I enroll in Medicare Part B without penalty?

Part B helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care and durable medical equipment.

3 weeks ago

How a FERS disability benefit is recalculated when a retiree turns 62

As a rule, the amount you receive after the conversion should be close to what you were receiving as a disability retiree.

3 weeks ago

Would taking Greek citizenship impact my FERS pension?

The only non-citizens who cannot receive such a benefit are those who live in a country sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.

3 weeks ago

How is VA Medical Center shift differential used to calculate pension?

VA will pay other premium pay, including holiday, night/shift/tour differential, Sunday premium and weekend premium in accordance with the VA Handbook.

4 weeks ago

OPM.gov introduces chatbot that answers retirement questions

Chatbots are a tool being used more and more by federal agencies, who have been charged by the White House via executive order to overhaul customer service

4 weeks ago

Does a disability retirement pay more than a regular FERS retirement?

The fact that you are already eligible for regular retirement has no affect on your ability to apply for disability retirement.

4 weeks ago

Can a LEO retiree take another job in federal government?

A law enforcement officer (LEO) is an employee whose duties are primarily investigating, apprehending or detaining individuals suspected of offenses.

5 weeks ago

When should a CSRS retiree’s spouse receive Social Security benefits?

The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether.

5 weeks ago

Why are retired FERS employees subject to prorated COLA?

The law governing COLAs is different for CSRS and FERS retirees, with the amount FERS retirees are entitled to generally being 1 percent lower.

6 weeks ago

The power or dollar-cost averaging for Thrift Savings Plan investors

Most TSP investors are actively contributing to their accounts either bi-weekly or monthly from payroll deductions, with government matches.

6 weeks ago

When will I start receiving the special retirement supplement?

The Special Retirement Supplement was designed for federal employees who retire before they can start taking out from Social Security, which is age 62.

6 weeks ago

Financial Planning

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

The program allows veterans with active duty military service time to receive credit that can be added to their years of civil service for retirement.

TRICARE is the government health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world.

Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.

Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.

A financial expert gives tips for military families who need help on this episode of The Spouse Angle.

Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."

It’s the third straight month of record-fast processing times, a pace that had not been achieved in more than two years. OPM said.

Part B helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care and durable medical equipment.

As a rule, the amount you receive after the conversion should be close to what you were receiving as a disability retiree.

The only non-citizens who cannot receive such a benefit are those who live in a country sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.

VA will pay other premium pay, including holiday, night/shift/tour differential, Sunday premium and weekend premium in accordance with the VA Handbook.

Chatbots are a tool being used more and more by federal agencies, who have been charged by the White House via executive order to overhaul customer service

The fact that you are already eligible for regular retirement has no affect on your ability to apply for disability retirement.

A law enforcement officer (LEO) is an employee whose duties are primarily investigating, apprehending or detaining individuals suspected of offenses.

The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether.

The law governing COLAs is different for CSRS and FERS retirees, with the amount FERS retirees are entitled to generally being 1 percent lower.

Most TSP investors are actively contributing to their accounts either bi-weekly or monthly from payroll deductions, with government matches.

The Special Retirement Supplement was designed for federal employees who retire before they can start taking out from Social Security, which is age 62.