Federal Pension Advice and Insights

Nov 28, 2024

Air Traffic Controller Retirement: The Inside Scoop on Planning

Air traffic controllers (ATCs) play a most important role in ensuring air travel is both safe and efficient. The job at hand is very rewarding while being extremely challenging, demanding both physical and mental tolls.
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Nov 27, 2024

FBI Retirement Benefits: Pension, Retirement Age, and Special Agent Retirement

FBI retirement benefits are established based on the Federal Employees Retirement System, though FBI special agent retirement is regulated in a way more favorable than regular FERS in a number of significant aspects.
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Nov 26, 2024

Federal Income Tax Brackets 2025

The United States federal income tax system uses a progressive tax system, meaning that as your income increases, so does your tax rate.
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Nov 22, 2024

Current Premium For Medicare Part B

On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the current premium for medicare part b, deductible, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Part A and Part B for 2025.
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Nov 21, 2024

403b Roth 2025 & 2024 Contribution Limits

For 403b Roth 2025, the IRS has updated the 403(b) contribution limits, providing new opportunities for retirement savings. Here are the key details:
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Nov 18, 2024

Roth IRA Contribution Limits 2025

The roth ira contribution limits 2025 for both traditional and Roth IRAs remains unchanged at $7,000, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution allowed for taxpayers aged 50 and older, bringing their total to $8,000.
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Nov 15, 2024

Federal Employees Life Insurance (FEGLI)

The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, established on August 29, 1954, is the largest group life insurance program in the world.
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Nov 14, 2024

FERS Best Dates to Retire (2026–2030): How to Maximize Leave & Pension Timing

The right retirement date under FERS can significantly increase your annual-leave payout, reduce gaps between your last paycheck and first pension payment, and improve your overall retirement benefits.
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Nov 12, 2024

Cola 2025 Federal Employees - What Is The 2025 Cola Update Here?

For Now, the 2025 cola update is that The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, which will impact more than 72.5 million Americans
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Nov 8, 2024

What Is Estate Planning & How Can Social Security Help With Estate Planning?

Social Security is a federal program that provides financial support to retirees, disabled individuals, and their families.
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Nov 6, 2024

VA Disability Pay Raise 2025​ - Updated Chart

The 2025 VA disability pay rates will increase by 2.5%, reflecting the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration. This increase will take effect on December 1, 2024.
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Nov 4, 2024

How Many Paychecks In A Year? - Pay Frequency Guide

Are you wondering how many pay periods happen in a year, or how many payroll weeks you can expect, especially if you’re on a biweekly schedule in 2024?
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