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Best 2022 Articles For Federal Employees
  • Federal Benefits

Top 2022 Articles For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on January 11, 2023February 13, 2023

I think every federal employee can agree that 2022 was an eventful year. This past…

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What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement
  • Federal Benefits

What Federal Employees Need To Know About Working In Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Many federal employees plan to work at least part-time in retirement. Some make this decision…

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3 Early Retirement Options For Federal Employees
  • FERS Pension

3 Early Retirement Options For Federal Employees

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

For some federal employees working until they’re eligible for the traditional FERS retirement just isn’t…

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3 Things Federal Employees Must Know About Social Security Benefits
  • Social Security

3 Things Federal Employees Must Know About Social Security

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on January 26, 2022January 28, 2022

Your FERS retirement benefits consist of three main components: The Basic FERS Retirement Pension, Social…

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Can Your Children Keep FEHB If You Die?
  • FEHB

Will Your Children Keep FEHB If You Die?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

As a federal employee, you know that you have robust benefits, and you’re likely aware…

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The FERS Child Survivor Annuity Benefit
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The FERS Child Survivor Annuity Benefit

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Many federal employees are aware of the survivor annuity benefit elected at retirement and understand…

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FERS Annual And Sick Leave At Retirement
  • Federal Benefits

FERS Annual And Sick Leave At Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

As federal employees approach the end of their careers and start the retirement planning process,…

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Federal Pay Raises Vs FERS COLAs
  • Federal Benefits

Federal Pay Raises Vs. FERS COLAs

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

With the most significant FERS cost of living adjustment (COLA) in over a decade (4.9%)…

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What Federal Employees Should Do 1 Year Before Retirement
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What Federal Employees Should Do 1 Year Before Retirement

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Although, as a federal employee, you should begin planning for retirement years before you hand…

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How Will Your Federal Retirement Benefits Be Taxed?
  • Federal Benefits

How Will Your Federal Retirement Benefits Be Taxed?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on October 27, 2021March 14, 2023

Many federal employees don’t realize the impact that taxes will have on their retirement income.…

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