April 2018: Benefits.gov Compass eNewsletter

April 2018 Quarterly eNewsletter About the Benefits.gov Program INSIDE THIS ISSUE A Message from Al Sloane and Myung Moon, Program Directors Welcome to our April edition of the Benefits.gov Compass newsletter. In this edition of Compass, we share benefit resources on topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, student resources, a continuation of our mental health series, and a salute to our Veterans. Read More >> Start Your Path Toward Financial Wellness April is an important month for managing your personal finances. April 17 is Tax Day; the day individual income tax returns are due to the government. Read More >> Tips for Planning for Retirement There are many things to consider as you prepare for retirement. Enrolling in savings plans, understanding how your age can affect your benefits, and learning about Social Security and available benefit programs are just a few ways to help you plan for your financial future. Read More >> Here's How Students Can Make Summer Productive As the end of the school year approaches, now is a great time for students to prepare plans for the summer. Benefits.gov provides information on many resources that can support a student's educational and personal journey. Read More >> Mental Health Series: Mental Health Awareness Month This May marks the sixty-eighth observance of Mental Health Month, which aims to increase the awareness and understanding of mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 44 million people, one in six adults, suffer from mental illness in the U.S. Read More >> A Salute to Members of our Armed Forces In observance of Memorial Day this May, Benefits.gov honors those brave men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the country's armed forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, this holiday was founded and first observed in 1971, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Read More >>   STAY CONNECTED:     Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Benefits.gov. This email was sent to publisher.au.ceomr@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Benefits.gov · 200 Constitution Ave, NW · Washington, DC 20210