FSA vs HSA: Options on Healthcare Savings
FSA and HSA accounts are options federal employees have to help save on the cost of FEHB health insurance.
Author: David Fei
2025 FEHB Open Season Starts on November 11th. Are You In the Right Health Plan?
These are some tips to help federal employees choose the best 2025 health plan during the FEHB Open Season.
TSP Hardship Withdrawals: A Lifeline or a Trap?
How do TSP hardship withdrawals work, and what are the pros and cons of this feature of the TSP?
Roth TSP and Roth IRA 5-Year Rule on Withdrawals and Conversions
How does the 5-year rule impact withdrawals from Roth TSP and Roth IRA accounts?
IRS Finalizes Beneficiary RMD and 10-Year Rule on Inherited IRA
New IRS regulations clarify controversial rules around required minimum distributions and inherited IRAs.
FEGLI Basic Life Insurance: Biggest Missed Retirement Benefit for Federal Retirees
How does FEGLI work for retired federal employees?
VERA and VSIP: A Guide to Early Federal Retirement
What are the VERA and VSIP? Should federal employees utilize these if they are eligible to do so? These are some considerations.
Which FEHB Plan Has Overseas Coverage? Federal Employee Health Benefit for Expats
Federal employees planning to retire overseas need to be aware of the implications for Medicare and FEHB plans.
Parent PLUS Loans: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Under the right circumstances, Parent PLUS loans are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Retiring Abroad? Changes to Federal Benefits, Social Security Benefits, and Tax Rules for an Expat
Are you a federal employee considering retiring overseas? These are some important financial considerations.
