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Quick Guide to the 2009 Federal Benefits Open Season
This 12-page guide provides a helpful summary of the descriptions of the programs, eligibility rules, enrollment criteria and options, costs, and tax issues. It also includes dozens of helpful phone numbers and website links to access more detailed information . . . more

TSP Returns: Monthly and Annual - G, F, C, S, I and L Funds Updated: November 2, 2009
View the latest Thrift Savings Plan returns . . . more

Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants
The guide tells you how much money you can save by changing -- or by staying in -- your health insurance plan. It summarizes thousands of facts about the plans to simplify your choice. Some agencies have arranged for free access to the guide their employees. . . . more

2009 Federal Benefits (FEHB) Open Season: New Premium Rates, Plan Brochures and Comparison Tools Now Available
Ocotober 15, 2009
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the plan brochures and comparison tools for the 2009 Federal Benefits Open Season, which will run from November 9 through December 14, 2009 . . . more

Federal Benefits Open Season Fact Sheet - 2010 Plan Year
September 29, 2009
Open Season starts November 9, 2009. Here is a quick fact sheet to help guide you in your planning . . . more

2010 Federal Employee Travel Per Diem Rates
August 24, 2009
The General Services Administration (GSA) has released the 2010 federal employee travel per diem rates, which apply to travel from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. cf . . . more

Guide to Federal Employee Insurance Benefits
August 4, 2009
This handy document provides a snapshot of the various federal employee insurance programs. It includes links to comprehensive information about each program . . . more

New 2009 NSPS Self-Assessment Writing Guide & CD
while there is pending legislation to change or eliminate NSPS, an interim assessment is still needed for employees in NSPS. The 2nd edition of this book provides updates for the new PAA 3.0, plus 80 job objectives samples in the SMART format and more than 24 examples of self-assessment accomplishments . . . more

Employment Network for Retired Government Experts (ENRGE)
The ENRGE website serves as a platform for individual resume and business interest postings. Retired federal employees and those who are within 12 months of a scheduled retirement date may utilize this free service . . . more

Guide to Children Survivor Benefits Upon the Death of an Employee or an Annuitant
Edward A. Zurndorfer, CFP
Learn how a child qualifies for a monthly survivor benefit, when the child is eligible to receive benefits, and what information must be provided to OPM. Also included are the forms you need and a practical example. . . . more

VIDEO: Insight to Important New Changes and Options to the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
May 28, 2009
In this short video, federal benefits expert, Chris Lennan, provides the critical ins-and-outs of how the premiums and benefits are changing, what the effective dates are, and what options current enrollees have under the new Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) contract announced in May. . . . more

10 Tips: How Federal Employees Can Remain Confident in Times of Economic Downturn
Federal retirement benefits expert, Chris Lennan, provides 10 key tips on areas of financial concern for federal employees and reveals ways to help you maintain a positive outlook during these uncertain economic times . . . more

College Savings Calculator
Use this college savings calculator to determine the amount you need to invest each year to ensure that you will have enough to cover your child's college costs. . . . more

FEGLI Calculator: Calculating Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Options and Premiums
Determine the face value of various combinations of FEGLI coverage, calculate the premiums for the various combinations of coverage, see how choosing different options can change the amount of life insurance and the premiums, plus view how the life insurance carried into retirement will change over time . . . more

Guide to CSRS Spousal Survivor Benefits at the Death of an Employee or an Annuitant
Edward A. Zurndorfer, CFP
Learn the details of CSRS survivor benefits for spouses of deceased employees and retirees. Numerous practical examples are included. . . . more

Guide to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Learn the rules regarding contributions to an IRA and the TSP, transfering money between the two, roll-overs, plus the tax consequences . . . more

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