Browsing: Benefits

Most of us count down the days, months, and even years in anticipation of starting Social Security. In fact, besides qualifying for Medicare, perhaps the retirement…

Dear Penny, I started receiving Social Security benefits early at age 62. Back then, full retirement age was 65. At what age will I not be…

The Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program is a new separate group health insurance program within the Federal Employees Health (FEHB) program administered by the Office…

Health savings accounts have become popular workplace perks with significant tax-advantaged investment opportunities — but many Americans have no idea how they work. About 26 million people…

Chris Kowalik breaks down the core components of the Social Security program to understand when, how, and why to start drawing benefits more… The post Deciding…

Philanthropic giving to colleges and universities in the United States is a big business. After all, college donations totaled $58 billion in the 2023 fiscal year,…

Trumps plan for Social Security could leave you actually working at a McDonalds in your 70s. The Washington Post via Getty Images As the election fast…

The upcoming OPM-sponsored 2024 benefits open season (November 11 through December 9, 2024) will be a busy time for federal employees and retirees. They must decide…

Dear Penny, My daughter, who is 29, disabled and a single mom of two, just inherited $90,000 from her uncle. Will she lose her Supplemental Security…

Dear Penny, My dad passed away, and I was his caretaker for many years. He wanted me to inherit his Social Security benefits. I myself am…