PARCO

01/05/2023

Are you aware of your increased Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)? With inflation running rampant, many people will experience a boost in their benefits and a decrease in Medicare expenses. Check out the 2023 adjustments below!

12/13/2022

With the start of 2023, FEHB premiums across the board will increase by 7.2% on average, a sizable jump from last year’s ~3.8% hike.

09/22/2022

After a positive July, markets struggled in August, showing negative returns across all core TSP funds apart from the Individual G Fund.

09/20/2022

There's been plenty in the news recently about updates to , but do you know all of the options available to federal employees for loan assistance/forgiveness?

Check out our brief article on some of the programs available to federal employees and their families!

Student loans can often feel like an anchor. Whether they’re taken out for you or a loved one, they can feel like they’re weighing down your financial plans. That dream vacation, new car, or even retirement, can feel like it’s out of reach. But the good news is that there are a number of oppor...

09/18/2022

Did you know that, prior to establishment on this day in 1947, the CIA was known as Office of Strategic Services (OSS)?

How about that the CIA and Air Force were established on the same day (Sept. 18, 1947)?

Happy Birthday to both the Air Force and the CIA! We greatly appreciate all that you do!

08/11/2022

Markets bounced back in July after a difficult June, showing positive returns across all core funds for the first time since April 2021!

03/18/2022

Congratulations to our latest AirPod Pro raffle winner, Mr. Claudio! After a quick internet search, we can confirm that AirPods will work on Android phones (phew). Enjoy these in retirement sir!

03/15/2022

We had a blast presenting our Postal Retirement Workshop to APWU Local 6803 members in Northern Virginia over the past few weeks. Timing worked out perfectly with the latest Postal reform and all the questions that naturally came up about how Postal healthcare strategies could change. Bring those A-game questions next time too Local 6803 members, we will see you all again soon!

08/24/2021

The Team had a fantastic time tabling at the National Convention in Sandusky, Ohio. It was a joy seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and getting to hear some of the amazing stories that active and retired Postmasters chose to share with us. We'll be back next year!

06/18/2021

With the passage of Juneteenth, the average fed now has 44 paid days off a year (reminder: the years you've worked determine the amount of annual leave you earn each pay period!)

04/30/2021

PARCO was recently featured in Military Families Magazine with tips for service members' next PCS move. Check it out below!

We've gathered all of the PCS resources for military families — from the time you receive orders until you arrive at your new duty station.

04/30/2021

The newest leave initiative allocates $570 million to feds who need to take pandemic-related leave between March 11th to Sep 30th. Many of the 8 qualifying circumstances are related to personal illness and child & elder care. Once these funds are exhausted, feds must take their own personal leave or leave without pay.