federal benefits

How to Claim FERS Survivor Benefits: Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Claim FERS Survivor Benefits: Step-by-Step Instructions

Are you the spouse of a federal employee and need to claim survivor benefits on your spouse's pension? In this post we walk through FERS benefits in retirement.

What’s up with long term care insurance for federal employees?

What’s up with long term care insurance for federal employees?

Are you a federal employee wondering about the federal long term care insurance program? Let's talk about the FLTCIP program.

FEHB Spouse Coverage After Retirement- Can a surviving spouse continue FEHB coverage?

FEHB Spouse Coverage After Retirement- Can a surviving spouse continue FEHB coverage?

FERS employees can continue FEHB enrollment as an annuitant. But what about FEHB spouse coverage after retirement? This article breaks it down.

The Truth About Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Retirement What You Need to Know Now

The Truth About Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Retirement What You Need to Know Now

Want to know how your FEHB changes in retirement? In this post I break down how federal employee health benefits change with retirement and Medicare.

Bereavement Leave for Federal Employees

Bereavement Leave for Federal Employees

This breaks down OPM policy on bereavement leave for federal employees. Undrestand when and how to use bereavement leave.

What happens to your FEGLI in retirement?

What happens to your FEGLI in retirement?

Like everything in the government, the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) is complicated. Here's what happens to FEGLI in retirement.

Vacation Time for Federal Employees [Ultimate Guide]

Vacation Time for Federal Employees [Ultimate Guide]

Want to understand the rules and regulations about vacation time for federal employees? In this article I explain the OPM leave policies.

Student Loan Forgiveness for Federal Employees

Student Loan Forgiveness for Federal Employees

This article explains two different types of student loan forgiveness programs for federal employees including the public service loan forgiveness program.

How to calculate your 2021 Federal Cost of Living Adjustment

How to calculate your 2021 Federal Cost of Living Adjustment

The POTUS signed an EO for a 2021 federal cost of living adjustment. Find out how to calculate the size of your 2020 COLA.

Benefits of Working for the Federal Government- Shrewd Money Moves to Make Now

Benefits of Working for the Federal Government- Shrewd Money Moves to Make Now

Are you a federal employee or considering a federal job? Read on to understand all of the benefits of working for the federal government.

Parental leave for federal employees

Parental leave for federal employees

This article discusses parental leave for federal employees in light of the changes with the federal employee paid leave act (FEPLA).