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,...

An Overview of CSRS & Different Types of Retirement Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under CSRS Employee and agency contributions to CSRS Military service and temporary time The CSRS annuity computation Minimum age and service requirements Early retirement and deferred retirement Understanding the Annuity Computation Amount of an annuity Length of service and unused sick leave High-3 average salary Effective date...

Registration is Closed FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAttendance is free-of-chargeC...

An Overview of Life Insurance for Federal Employees Group Life, including the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Plan (FEGLI), and individual like policies from private companies, with information about term life insurance versus permanent or whole life insurance. Understanding FEGLI Benefits In depth education about FEGLI Basic, and Options A, B, and C- including considerations all feds should make about FEGLI benefits when approaching ret...

What is Copilot for Microsoft 365? It’s a Copilot assistant to accelerate productivity with Microsoft 365 apps and chat with your data.Join us virtually, from the East coast to West coast on this Brunch & Learn series where we’ll dive into AI, Copilot, and experiences powered by AI to help you harness the potential of AI for your organization.In this webinar, we will deep dive into details of how M365 and Copilot handles and pr...

Registration is Closed FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAttendance is free-of-chargeC...

In the dynamic realm of digital security, the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures is paramount. Progressive companies committed to protecting their digital infrastructure should focus on supporting their employees’ professional growth by enrolling them in the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) training. This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of the Zero Trust framework, arming participants with cut...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The 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...

This summer, top-notch Modeling & Simulation (M&S) demonstrations from around the country will be brought to the nation’s capital at the 14th Annual 2024 Capitol Hill Modeling and Simulation Expo. The National Training and Simulation Association sponsors this annual expo in support of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus. The theme for 2024 is Resilience in Action: Using Modeling and Simulation Technologies to Build o...

Internal control is an important focus for auditors as they commonly identify weaknesses in internal controls as an underlying cause of organizations struggling to deliver effective and efficient results. Through lecture, group discussions, and case studies, this course provides auditors with a comprehensive understanding of the five components of internal control and the 17 underlying principles. The course will explain the audit planning and...