by unitedbenefits | Jan 20, 2020 | Federal Employee, Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, TSP
When it comes to saving for retirement as a federal employee, one of the options at your disposal with the widest variety your TSP, or Thrift Savings Plan. WHAT ARE THE FIVE PRIMARY GOALS OF TSP? Income Replacement Protection of Principal Growth Potential...
by unitedbenefits | Nov 20, 2019 | Calculator, Federal Employee, FEGLI, Life Insurance
The cost of your Federal Employee Group Life Insurance and the amount of coverage you receive from it are difficult to understand unless you know how it’s calculated. Trying to figure out how much coverage you’ll retain after retirement (or reaching age 65,...
by unitedbenefits | Nov 5, 2019 | Federal Employee, Retirement, VERA, Voluntary Early Retirement Authority, Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay, VSIP
While not always common, it’s important to understand what might happen if you’re ever going through a RIF: a reduction in force. If you’re a federal employee that’s losing your position, or the position is moving to another area where you cannot relocate, then you...
by unitedbenefits | Aug 20, 2019 | Federal Employee, Federal Employee Retirement, FERS, FERS, Retirement
1. WHAT IS MY FERS ANNUITY? Your FERS Annuity is, in short, the pension you receive from the Federal Employee Retirement System. After you retire, you’ll receive monthly annuity payments from the government for the rest of your life. 2. HOW DO I COMPUTE...
by unitedbenefits | Aug 5, 2019 | Expenses, Federal Employee, Federal Employee Retirement, FERS, FERS, Retirement
As a federal employee, you may be wondering exactly how much money is being deducted per paycheck for your retirement. First, we need to take a look at what items are considered part of your retirement package. Federal Employees make contributions toward (and receive)...
by unitedbenefits | Apr 5, 2019 | Federal Employee, Paid Leave, sick leave
SICK LEAVE VS. ANNUAL LEAVE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Sick leave is a paid absence from duty for any of the following: Personal Medical Needs Family Care Bereavement Care of family members with a serious health condition Adoption-Related Purposes Annual leave is...
