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Federal Employee News and Commentary
A collection of news, articles and commentary dealing with federal employee
benefits and financial issues from other publications and social media sites.
The outgoing links below do not necessarily express the views
of My Federal Retirement.
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Federal Worker Pay and Benefits Roundup
February 8, 2012
There's been a flurry of legislative proposals recently aimed at reducing federal pay and benefits. Here's a roundup of some of the measures on the table . . . more
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OPM Outlines Planned Fixes to Pension Delays
January 18, 2012
The Office of Personnel Management says it plans to clear a backlog of more than 48,000 federal retirement claims within 18 months by hiring 76 more staff, paying staff more overtime and taking other steps . . . more
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Are Federal Retirement Buyout Incentives Worth Taking?
"The reality is, for most people, $25,000 just doesn't stretch as far as it once did. That's the maximum amount of cash -- before taxes -- available to eligible federal employees in buyouts, or voluntary separation incentive payments..." . . . more
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Medicare Enrollment Checklist
Widely divergent price moves underscore just how important it is for seniors to reshop their coverage every year during the annual Medicare enrollment season -- especially this year . . . more
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Requesting Your CSRS/FERS Annuity Estimate for Retirement Date
One of the important things all employees should do before retirement is request an annuity estimate. This is a calculation of your Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees Retirement System benefit prepared by your human resources office for a specific retirement date . . . more
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10 Tax-Friendly States For Retirees
Where's the best state for you to retire? A lot will depend on your sources of income. For retirees, while relocating to an income-tax-free state such as Florida or Texas may sound appealing, sometimes the best retirement destination is a state that imposes an income tax, but offers generous exemptions for Social Security benefits, pensions and other types of typical retirement income . . . more
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