
FERS and CSRS Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits
This article isn’t about whether or not to elect survivor benefits but rather on how survivor benefits operate in specific marital scenarios, such as when an ex-spouse is involved.

DOL Issued Final Regulations Regarding ESG Investing By Retirement Plans
In response to President Biden’s executive orders issued in 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) has completed new regulations governing investment obligations for employee benefit plan trustees. Considering these new regulations, now is an excellent time for employers and retirement plan sp…

Avoid Making These Social Security Mistakes
For many Americans, Social Security benefits play an essential role in planning for retirement. Many retirees plan to use this form of fixed income to either supple…

Advantages and Disadvantages of Postponed Retirement (FERS MRA+10 and MRA+20)
Since December 1983, every government emplo…

Changes to Medicare Part D in 2023 Under New Law
Changes to Medicare and Drug Prices: The Basics
The Inflation Reduction…

IRS: An increase in the retirement contribution limits from 2023
In response to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed contribution limit modifications for employee retire…