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Credit Unions Provide Assistance for Furloughed Federal Employees
May 21, 2013
While the programs vary, some credit unions are offering no-interest or low-interest short-term bridge loans, penalty-free early withdrawals on savings certificates, and free financial counseling . . . more

Advantages and Disadvantages of 529 College Savings Plans
L. Ronald Blair, CFP®, CPCU, AAMS, RFC
One of the ways to help families save for college costs is the 529 College Savings Plan. The author outlines many of the advantages of 529 plans -- and a few disadvantages. . . . more

Strategies to Maximize Social Security Retirement Benefits
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
Since most federal employees at some point after they retire will elect to receive Social Security, federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, presents three strategies for employees -- particularly FERS employees -- to maximize their Social Security retirement benefit . . . more

Is OPM Processing Federal Employee Retirement Claims on Time?
May 13, 2013
Last week, the Inspector General for the Office of Personnel Management gave testimony to the House oversight committee regarding the on-going backlog of processing federal employee retirement claims . . . more

OPM Update: Reducing Backlog of Retirement Processing Claims
Updated: May 13, 2013
The Office of Personnel Management released an update on its challenge to accelerate the processing of federal retirement claims . . . more

OPM Updates Information on FERS Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-RAE)
May 10, 2013
The "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" makes two significant changes to the Federal Employee's Retirement System (FERS). Beginning in 2013, new employees (as designated in the statute) will have to pay higher employee contributions . . . more

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Returns: Monthly and Annual - G, F, C, S, I and L Funds Updated: May 2, 2013
View the latest Thrift Savings Plan returns . . . more

Union Disappointed in DoD for Rejecting Call to End Furloughs
May 1, 2013
American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. expressed his disappointment this week at Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel for rejecting a bipartisan call from lawmakers to end the furlough of civilian employees . . . more

Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA Could Affect Social Security Spousal Benefits
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
The Supreme Court hearing earlier in April on the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) could have a significant impact on federal employee's spousal benefits. If the Supreme Court overturns DOMA, then CSRS and FERS spousal benefits and spousal survivor benefits could be affected. Also affected could be Social Security spousal and survivor benefits including benefits for former spouses. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, reviews current rules regarding Social Security spousal benefits . . . more

GAO Report Questions Defined Contribution Plan Rollovers to IRAs
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
Does the GAO study have any application to the Thrift Savings Plan? Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the options available with the TSP that some TSP participants may not be aware of . . . more

IRS to Furlough All 90,000 Employees
April 19, 2013
The head of the National Treasury Employees Union said the Internal Revenue Service will send out furlough notices to the entire IRS workforce, identifying five furlough days where the agency will shut down entirely . . . more

Federal Employee Group Provides Calculator to Estimate Reduced Retirement Benefits Under Proposed Chained CPI
April 17, 2013
NARFE has provided an online calculator to help federal employees and retirees estimate how the proposed chained CPI would potentially reduce their federal retirement annuities and Social Security over time . . . more

How Are Your 2012 Federal Income Taxes Being Spent?
April 15, 2013
As you file your federal income taxes for 2012, you might be wondering how your tax dollars are being spent. The White House has an online "Taxpayer Receipt" calculator to help you understand how your tax dollars are being allocated to various federal spending programs . . . more

Questions and Answers About Social Security
April 10, 2013
In a video provided by Morningstar, retirement experts Mary Beth Franklin and Mark Miller tackle pressing questions on Social Security . . . more

5 Things to Know if You Need More Time to File Your Federal Income Taxes
April 11, 2013
With the April 15 tax-filing deadline fast approaching, some taxpayers may find that they need more time to file their tax returns. If you need extra time, here are some tips . . . more

Tips for Taxpayers Who Can't Pay Their Taxes on Time
April 11, 2013
If you find you owe tax after completing your federal tax return but can't pay it all when you file, the IRS provides several options . . . more

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Recent Articles & Resources
Credit Unions Provide Assistance for Furloughed Federal Employees
Advantages and Disadvantages of 529 College Savings Plans
Strategies to Maximize Social Security Retirement Benefits
Is OPM Processing Federal Employee Retirement Claims on Time?
OPM Update: Reducing Backlog of Retirement Processing Claims