Browsing: Retirees

For most federal employees, buying a home is perhaps the biggest investment they will make. As federal employee homeowners prepare their federal and state tax returns,…

A customer walks by a display of fresh eggs at a grocery store on Sept. 25, 2024 in San Anselmo, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe first…

Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty ImagesIf you’re retired and planning a year-end donation to charity, there’s a key move to maximize your tax break, financial experts…

Which habits do the happiest retirees seem to follow?getty A 2010 Time Magazine article about the plateau effect—Americans not seeing significant rises in happiness levels as…

Federal employees and retirees (annuitants) have access to dental and vision insurance offered through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program (FEDVIP). FEDVIP is a voluntary…

Mixetto | E+ | Getty ImagesThe share of Americans with credit card debt in retirement has jumped considerably — a worrisome financial trend, especially for those…

For some people, retirement consists of playing golf, knitting or heading to some bucket list travel destinations. But for those who feel a little lost outside…

  A Medicare Advantage Plan is another option for a federal retiree age 65 and older to supplement their Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare…

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMedicare open enrollment for 2025 is set to begin on Tuesday.Beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7 to evaluate…

The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) (also known as the Open Enrollment Period, is held annually from October 15 through December 7).  During the AEP, individuals…