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Federal Retirement Buyout Rumors
March 10, 2010
"If you haven't heard about a pending early retirement/buyout/layoff plan being cooked up by Uncle Sam, either you haven't been listening, or you've been a fed for a long time and have heard this before. Many times." . . . more
A Look at Estate Planning for Federal Employees
March 5, 2010
Federal benefits counseling, financial planning and estate planning are all important elements of preparing for retirement, but they require separate and distinct areas of expertise . . . more
OPM Retirement System "Is Scandalously Wasteful and Ineffective," Says Senator
March 4, 2010
"...federal retirees often receive lower benefits for months or longer while waiting for OPM to calculate annuities. At times retirees have been overpaid, and thus are required to repay the overpayment with interest." . . . more
Fixing Outdated, Sluggish Retirement Systems Processing
March 2, 1010
The Office of Personnel Management plans to fix the government's outdated, sluggish retirement systems through a series of "incremental and definable changes" over the next few years, Director John Berry said last week . . . more
Why Some Federal Employees Avoid the TSP Annuity Withdrawal Option at Retirement
February 26, 2010
An examination of why some federal employees at retirement choose the TSP's annuity option -- but many avoid it . . . more
OPM Opposes Bill for Greater Transparency in Drug Pricing
February 24, 2010
The Office of Personnel Management said Tuesday it opposes the FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act that aims to increase the transparency of prescription drug costs . . . more
A Look at Thrift Savings Plan Annuity Options
February 19, 2010
Learn what options you have at retirement with a TSP annuity . . . more
10 things You Need to Know About Social Security
February 15, 2010
Is Social Security going under? How could it be fixed? Should everybody worry? This report addresses Social Security, explaining what you need to know and how the system may change in years to come . . . more
OPM Director Considers Overhaul of Civil Service Compensation Structure
February 10, 2010
By early summer, the Obama administration plans to propose a transformation of the compensation structure that has ruled the lives of U.S. government employees since Harry S. Truman was their boss . . . more
How to Cut Your Debt Before You Retire
When it comes to planning for retirement, you should also focus on cutting debt, not just savings. . . . more
Creditable Service Deposits: Gripes and Confusion
January 29, 2010
Areas of concern about service credit deposits from federal employees are addressed . . . more
Federal Retirees $250 Tax Credit
January 15, 2010
If you are a retired federal or postal worker you may be eligible for a $250 credit toward your 2009 federal tax bill . . . more
Should You Carry a Mortgage Into Retirement?
December 15, 2009
Retirement expert Mark Miller provides some insight on this in light of the new economic conditions . . . more
Survivors of Federal Employees Eligible for Thrift Savings in 2010
December 14, 2009
Starting next year, the surviving spouse of a federal worker or retiree will be able to set up a spousal account to keep a deceased spouse's money in the federal Thrift Savings Plan . . . more
How to Navigate the Medicare Maze
Whether you're trying to navigate the Medicare maze yourself or helping your parents do so, it's a tough slog. As painful as it may be to sift through the details, it's important to shop wisely for 2010 coverage before the open-enrollment period ends December 31, says rretirement expert Mark Miller . . . more
Some Retirees May Get $250 Emergency Check Due to Zero 2010 COLA
October 15, 2009
Because a 2010 cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits is unlikely, the White House on Wednesday was working with Congress to rush a $250 emergency payment into the hands of seniors, veterans and the disabled . . . more
10 Steps to Disaster-Proof Your Retirement Years
While the recent recession has grabbed everybody's attention, there are additional risks that need to be addressed for retirement. This article provides 10 practical steps to disaster-proof your retirement years . . . more






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