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Will Social Security be Gone by the Time I Retire?

By Brenton SmithMarch 20, 2019 2:41 PM
Social Security card on a table with dice and poker chips

A question younger Americans often ask is, “Will Social Security be there when I retire?” The author explores this scenario and what threats the program faces.

Medicare and FEHB: A Bizarre Arrangement

By Robert F. BensonUpdated: February 5, 2019 8:11 AM
Words 'Medicare enrollment form' written on a paper

The author says that Medicare and FEHB are good benefits separately, but they do not work well when used together.

Should Retirees with FEHB Enroll in Medicare Part D?

By Danielle K. RobertsDecember 18, 2018 2:38 PM
Paper on a desk labeled 'Medicare Part D' next to a stethoscope and packet of pills

Retired federal employees may wonder if they should enroll in Medicare Part D with FEHB benefits. Here is an overview of how the two work together.

Best Medicare and FEHB Plan Choices for 2019

By Walton FrancisDecember 6, 2018 9:49 AM
Sheet of paper on a clipboard labeled 'medicare enrollment form' with a stethoscope and pen

Medicare can work well in conjunction with some FEHB plans. Here is some important information to consider when selecting benefits for the coming year.

Making Your FEHB Plan Choice for 2019

By Walton FrancisNovember 28, 2018 12:33 PM
Documents on a desk labeled 'health insurance' sitting next to a pen and stethoscope, FEHB open season

FEHB open season is underway. These are some tips on ways you can save money when making your health insurance selections for 2019.

Should I Enroll in Medicare If I Have an FEHB Plan?

By Danielle K. RobertsNovember 26, 2018 10:16 AM
Image of a doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard with the word 'medicare' pictured in the foreground next to various blue icons depicting health, wellness, FEHB, and open enrollment services

Should you add Medicare to your FEHB insurance in retirement? These are the various parts of Medicare to know about when weighing this option.

Medicare Income Planning in Retirement

By Carol SchmidlinNovember 5, 2018 11:00 AM
Close up of the word 'medicare' in focus through reading glasses on a desk next to a $100 bill depicting medical/insurance costs

Without smart planning, distributions from other sources of retirement income can drive up your Medicare costs. The author provides an explanation.

How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?

By Ian SmithNovember 2, 2018 3:34 PM

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the Medicare Part B premiums for 2019.

The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make

By Alexis HongamenJuly 31, 2018 4:02 PM
Yellow road caution sign reading 'what's your plan for retirement?'

The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.

Reports Show Continued Deterioration of Social Security, Medicare Finances

By Ian SmithJune 5, 2018 6:42 PM
Social Security cards with poker chips and dice sitting on top of them depicting uncertainty regarding the program's financial future/long-term viability

The 2018 Trustees’ reports for the government’s largest entitlement programs show that their long-term financial stability remains in doubt.

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