An Overview of FERS & CSRS SurvivorshipDifferences between the two retirement systems’ benefitsQualifying relativesCost of electing benefitsWhat forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorshipOther Information for FERS & CSRS AnnuitantsSpousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses)Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuityInformation about the basic employee death benefitChild an...

The United States leads the world in adopting 5G technology for communications and wireless internet access, thanks to its high speed, low latency, and increased bandwidth access. This has provided a huge boost to digital transformation in both the public and private sectors. For instance, the rapid adoption of edge computing can be attributed to 5G’s superior qualities. The spread of 5G was accelerated by the pandemic, as agencies and b...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - LAS VEGASComprehensive Overview - Enabling Technologies - World of Opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, decision making, and communication. AI has been transforming various domains of human activity, from business a...

This biannual conference, presented in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), serves as the forum for executive-level security leadership and policy-makers across the federal agencies and U.S. Industry to convene to address major government security topics. Don’t miss this opportunity for candid discussion, high-level networking, and updates on important subjects. Themes and challenges addressed include:Cont...

Join the NDIA Procurement Division on October 8th for their quarterly meeting which will feature speakers and panelists addressing current defense industrial base issues and today's challenges facing the acquisition and procurement community. These meetings also provide an opportunity for the divisions' committees to conduct business specific to its members. Committees include: Contract and Acquisition Management and Legal Committee and Contra...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are TaxedFERS AnnuityCSRS AnnuityTSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accountsSurvivor BenefitsEd reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to ConsiderThe taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax LawHow...

An Overview of Financial Planning for Federal EmployeesSetting goalsPractical considerationsProjecting future income needsHow much money will you need saved when you retire?How do your retirement benefits come into play?The Retirement “Tripod”CSRS and FERS annuities, plus military pensionsSocial Security benefitsTSP, IRAs, and other savings/investmentsEd thoroughly explores all 3 components! Other Information to ConsiderHealth Insu...

PlanWell Financial's 3 Hour Federal Retirement Webinar for FERS employees: Federal retirement workshops designed to cover every benefit in only 3 hours. We have cut out all the unrelated content that causes these retirement workshops to drone on for 8 hours or even 2 full days. If we haven’t answered your question, one of our Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultants (ChFEBC) will personally answer them for you at no cost. All atte...

Comprehensive Overview - Enabling Technologies - World of Opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, decision making, and communication. AI has been transforming various domains of human activity, from business and entertainment to healthcare and education. Today, AI is helpin...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest matchWays to maximize tax savingsThe main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accountsUnderstanding the Different FundsAn overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon, risk...