Articles by John Grobe
What Will Happen to Social Security?
How to fix Social Security is a topic that has been around ever since a demographer realized that the number of workers supporting an individual Social Security recipient was gradually dropping. The options are to cut benefits or raise more revenue.
Posted: February 8, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Should a Survivor Annuity Be Part of Your Retirement Planning?
Some financial planners believe that a survivor annuity is a good choice, while others may encourage you to forgo a survivor annuity and to purchase life insurance with the money you "saved" by not electing a survivor annuity. Here are several considerations.
Posted: January 25, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Should You Elect a Survivor Benefit for Your Spouse?
Should you elect a survivor benefit for your spouse? You must pay for survivor benefits out of your annuity. Here are the costs and some of the considerations when you make this decision.
Posted: January 14, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Choosing the Best Day for a Federal Employee to Retire
People often ask, "What's the best day to retire?" There is only one answer that will fit everyone and every situation. That answer is "It depends." In fact, the best day to retire depends on many factors; factors that can lead different people to reach different conclusions. Here are factors you should consider.
Posted: December 22, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Financial Numbers That Impact Federal Employees
We are in that time of year when Congress, the White House and others announce numbers for the next year. The number in which current employees are most interested was just announced - the "comparability increase" (aka your raise) will be about 2%. Here is how this raise compares with other numbers that impact you and your family.
Posted: December 17, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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