Federal Employees Info

Newly Retired CSRS or FERS? Will You Receive a COLA?
COLA stands for cost-of-living adjustment. Retired federal employees and those receiving survivor benefits will receive a COLA effective December 1, 2023, which will be reflected

The Social Security Myth – Should You Take Right Away or Delay?
We commonly hear that you should WAIT as long as possible to take Social Security so you will receive a larger monthly benefit in the

Will Delaying Social Security Cause You to Miss the 8.7% COLA?
The Social Security Administration announced that it would be increasing benefits by 8.7% in 2023. That is the highest COLA increase in over 40 years.

How to Calculate Your FERS Pension – The Short Version!
Below we will show a simplified version of how to calculate your pension and the common mistakes we see when sitting with clients. A more

Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) is term life insurance provided by the federal government through a payroll deduction. The cost of Basic insurance is

Charitable Remainder Trust – Lifetime Income by Donating to Charity
Lifetime Income by Donating to Charity – Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a little known secret that the wealthy have