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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

Which TSP Withdrawal Option is Best? [Video]
There are many ways to withdraw your TSP savings, however which one will provide sufficient income throughout your retirement years? Learn how to analyze the the pros and cons of the TSP's monthly withdrawal options . . . 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

Federal Retirement Calculator: CSRS / FERS
This highly used software program since 1999 includes more than 80 integrated calculators, a free version for new individual users, and provides a a 50+ page retirement analysis. A professional version of the program is also available to government agencies and financial professionals who want to prepare a comprehensive analysis of federal retirement calculations for their employees or clients . . . more

2010 Federal Leave Chart / Record / Calendar
Keep track of your 2010 leave with this handy calendar -- downloadable in both PDF and Excel spreadsheet formats . . . 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

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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