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2009 Federal Benefits (FEHB) Open Season
The 2009 Federal Benefits Open Season is November 10 thruogh December 8, 2008. Federal employees may make four benefit choices during the upcoming open season . . . more

TSP Funds Annual and Monthly Returns (August 1, 2008)
Latest Thrift Savings Plan returns . . . more

Survivors Could Keep Deceased Spouse's Thrift Savings, FRTIB Proposes
Federal employees could keep their deceased spouse's Thrift Savings Plan accounts open under a new proposal offered by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board . . . more

5 Suggestions for Using Your Stimulus Check
Ann Vanderslice
Should you shop until you drop, or invest in your future? Consider these five suggestions from Ann Vanderslice, an expert in retirement planning strategies and federal employee benefits . . . more

Potential Costs of a TSP Loan to Your Retirement Nest Egg
is a TSP loan a good idea? What will it cost you in the long run? Will it jeopardize your future retirement income? And, if so, by how much? Get pointers plus access to a free online calculator to help you make a decision . . . more

Will You Need to Work Part-Time After You Retire?
20% of future retirees expect part-time work to be a major income source in retirement. Possible reasons and a caution for federal employees . . . more

Report Finds Americans are Unprepared for Retirement
May 16, 2008
The combination of rapidly approaching retirement and concerns about post-retirement financial security has not translated into more personal savings for most Americans . . . more

Final Ruling: No More TSP Frequent Trading
April 24, 2008
Day traders and market timers are a thing of the past -- at least when it comes to the Thrift Savings Plan. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board officially published its amended interfund transfer (IFT) regulations today to limit the number of interfund transfer requests to two per calendar month. . . . more

2008 Survey: Americans' Confidence in Comfortable Retirement Lowest in 7 Years, Health Costs a Big Concern
April 9, 2008
Americans' confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement has dropped to its lowest level in seven years, reflecting worries about health costs, the economy, and home values . . . more

Proposed Bill Offers Up to $10,000 Cash-Out for Unused FERS Sick Leave At Retirement
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The bill would compensate FERS-covered employees at retirement for unused sick leave based on a formula that would take salary and total hours of sick leave into account. Taka a look at what the real cash-out could be for a federal employee. . . . more

How (and Why) You Should Review and Update Your Beneficiary Designations
Not updating your designation of beneficiaries to your federal employee benefits could result in unfortunate financial situations and possible legal disputes for your survivors down the road. This article includes s directory of beneficiary designation forms you need for your CSRS or FERS annuity, TSP and FEGLI . . . more

TSP Trading Restrictions Spark Flurry of Debate, Discussion
A round-up of recent expert commentary and heated debate among federal employees regarding the controversial TSP interfund trading limits. . . . more

Critical Ins and Outs of Repaying a TSP Loan
Avoid costly surprises in your financial future by carefully reviewing these rules of repaying a Thrift Savings Plan loan -- before you apply. . . . more

Take Our Poll: Are You Saving Enough to Retire?
Take this quick survey and see how you compare with other My Federal Retirement readers . . . more

Access Your Federal Retirement Benefits and Insurance Online (Coming Soon)
New retirees will have less paper-work to apply for retirement; annuitants and survivors can access retirement and insurance information online . . . more

New Thrift Savings Plan Interfund Transfer Restrictions: Frequently Asked Questions (With Answers)
Why is the TSP placing monthly restrictions? When do they start, and how will they affect you? Find out in this Q&A . . . more

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