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What Is Your Investment Risk Tolerance? Take the Quiz
February 8, 2012
The online quiz was developed by two university personal finance professors, and is provided by Rutgers University . . . more

2012 Federal Leave Chart / Record / Calendar
Keep track of your 2012 leave with this handy calendar -- downloadable in PDF, Excel spreadsheet, and a new app for mobile devices . . . more

2012 Federal Holidays
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes these public holidays for federal employees in 2012. . . . more

2012 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

2011 FEHB Open Season Dates Announced
August 2, 2011
During the open season, employees can take certain actions for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS), and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) . . . more

Federal Income Tax Withholding Calculator
July 18, 2011
You may want to adjust your federal income tax withholding to avoid owing a lot of money when you file your taxes. This online calculator can help you . . . more

2011 Federal Holidays
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes these public holidays for federal employees. . . . more

TSP Loan Calculator: Should You Borrow from Your TSP?
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 two helpful TSP loan calculators to help you make a decision . . . more

50+ Career Guide for Those Considering a Second Career After Federal Service
For a variety of reasons, both federal employees nearing retirement and those already retired are often looking for second career opportunities. This guide provides several insightful articles and resources . . . more

2010 Federal Tax Withholding Calculator for Federal Employees
How much federal income tax should be withheld from your monthly payment? Use this updated online calculator for 2010 from the Office of Personnel Management . . . more

2010 Federal Holidays
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays for federal 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

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

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

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