Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivorship Differences between the two retirement systems’ benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing benefits What forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorship Other Information for FERS & CSRS Annuitants Spousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses) Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuity Information ab...

This year’s conference theme is “Unleashing Your Full Potential:Learn, Recall, Apply, Reinforce.” Learning is the goal of training, yet it is not a one-time occurrence but rather an ongoing procedure. Employees can only apply what they've learned if they receive training on the first step of a multi-step process and then can practice what they've learned before they're called on to utilize it in the workplace. The brain's nat...

FERS Federal Retirement Benefits andAn Overview of FERS & Different Types of RetirementTypes of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERSEmployee and agency contributions to FERSMilitary service and temporary timeThe FERS annuity computationMinimum age and service requirementsEarly retirementDeferred retirement and “postponed” retirementUnderstanding the Annuity ComputationAmount of an annuityLength of servi...

An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal Employees An overview of federal health benefits in retirement Premium costs Plan changes and what to know about Open Seasons TriCare and other FEHB plans Healthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies, Medicare Understanding the Vision and Dental Plans Enrollment Premiums How it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Benefit Package ... plus more!

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge | Lectures and Labs The CCSK is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides a cohesive, vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The training starts off with a detailed description of cloud computing and business requirements (governance, risk management, compliance, and legal) based on standards such as NIST and ISO/IEC. The session then moves i...

ISC2 CISSP Training Week 40 CPE’s The World's Premier Cybersecurity Certification is 30 years old! Official ISC2 CISSP Training provides candidates with a thorough review and refreshes their information security knowledge in pursuit of the CISSP exam. Students will gain knowledge in information security that will increase their ability to successfully implement and manage security programs in any organization or government entity. The go...

An Overview of FERS for Special Provision Employees Job classifications Types of Retirement Plans Mandatory Payroll Withholdings Information on the TSP Retirement Planning Military Service Calculating Your FERS Annuity Redeposits and Deposits Minimum Retirement Ages Sick and Annual Leave Calculating Years of Service High-3 Average Salary Other Information for FERS Workers with Special Provisions The Special Retirement Supplement Best times to...

An Overview of the 4 Types of Social Security Benefits Retirement, disability, survivor, Medicare Eligiblity requirements for each type, How the amounts are calculated How they apply to the financial plans of federal employees, both FERS and CSRS employees Understanding the Common Pitfalls The Windfall Elimination Program for CSRS Earnings Test Special Retirement Supplement for FERS Government Pension Offsets (GPO) How the benefits are taxed I...

You are invited to attend Acquisition Training for the Real World’s Summer Camp event, July 15 - 19, 2024! This week-long series of two hour, virtual training sessions features engaging thought leaders who know the challenges that acquisition professionals face and can provide real-world solutions. Participants can earn up to 10 CLPs over the week! Classes offered this session include: Quest for Clarity: Asking the Right Procurement Ques...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An 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,...