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Financial Guidance for Federal Employees
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What’s better: FEHB or Medicare? Important note: In this article I am only referring to Medicare A, B and D; I’m not getting into the various Medicare Part C plans (known as Medicare Advantage plans. So, which is better – Medicare or FEHB? While it’s not a fair question because there are dozens of FEHB plans
What is the difference between FSA and HSA? Updated 2020 Both accounts allow you pay for qualified medical expenses with tax-free money (thus avoiding Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare taxes – usually around a 37.65% tax savings). Here’s how the accounts differ: Contribution Limit: FSA has a maximum contribution limit of $2,750. HSA limits
TSP Planning Report November 2020 Facts: Unemployment continued to drop. This month’s unemployment rate came in at 6.9%, compared to last month’s 7.9%. PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) continued to expand. This month’s reading came in at 59.3, compared to last month’s 55.4. The S&P 500 (C Fund) dropped 2.66% during the month of October. The
Q&A: Will I need a double RMD in 2021? Question Due to the waiving of RMDs in 2020, If I am 71 now and retire in November 2020 when must I take the first RMD from the Thrift Savings Plan? Another way to ask the question is the following: For a person who is 71
FSA vs HSA. Both of these plans are available thru FEHB this open season. Understanding the advantages of each can translate into thousands of dollars a year, year after year!
Q&A: Should I wait until after the election to get back into the market? Question Hello Stephen,I am a recent federal retiree that panicked amid the last election outcome by moving my tsp to bonds. I am prepared to dip back into the market but am waiting for the election outcome.Is it wise to wait
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