Browse Articles: Retirement
Should You Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
One question that frequently arises, especially as a person gets closer to retirement, is "Do I need long-term care insurance?" Here are some guidelines that may help you decide.
Posted: May 15, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Deposits and Redeposits of Retirement Money for FERS Employees
Deposits and redeposits of retirement funds for civilian service is simpler (and harsher) for FERS employees than for CSRS employees. Here is how it works.
Posted: April 28, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
The Shortage of People for Jobs
The most common misperception, in the United States, is there is an abundance of people for the jobs. In fact, there is a shortage of men and women for jobs. Even more significant, there is a skills shortage. It is fairly acute in certain areas and it is going to become worse.
Posted: April 20, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Profile: Qualified for Medicare and Still Works as Arbitrator-Mediator
Older Americans are likely to work past retirement age. On a recent flight, I met someone who is called only if there is a dispute between a labor union and management that cannot be resolved by the parties themselves. He qualifies for Medicare but there is always work for a seasoned professional. He is well-paid and provides a valuable function for our economy.
Posted: April 17, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
CSRS Employees and Redepositing Retirement Funds
When deciding whether or not to re-deposit money, the most important thing to consider is when did the service for which you received a refund end? If it ended before 10/01/90, breathe a sigh of relief. If it ended 10/01/90 or after, pay it.
Posted: April 14, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Examining Employment Trends and Countertrends
Many federal employees will be retiring soon according to some projections. Some of these retirees will want to work and some may have to work to increase their income. "The best news for you as a 50+ year old is this: Because of the upcoming retirement of the largest age bloc in America, labor shortages will actually begin to develop in virtually every type of conceivable labor category there is in our country. This development, in the future, will benefit all employees/self-employed men and women in the labor market."
Posted: April 11, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
A Shift Will Happen in the Future
The federal government is facing a "retirement tsunami" according to OPM and many future government employees may be much older than the college graduates that provide the government's traditional pool of talent. In fact, older workers may play a much more important role in our workforce in the next few years.
Posted: April 8, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Remarriage, Federal Pension Benefits and Lawyers
Marriage, divorce, remarriage and federal retirement benefits are a volatile mix. The money available is finite, there is often considerable emotion involved, and someone is going to get more money while another person may get less. In this case, wife number one thought she should get the maximum survivor annuity from her former husband. And, in this case, wife number one is the winner.
Posted: April 1, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
CSRS Employees: Should You Deposit Money to Cover Temporary Federal Employment?
CSRS employees often ask themselves the following two questions about civilian service as they get close to retirement. "Should I deposit money to cover temporary time early in my career?" The answer may vary depending on your circumstances. Here is an explanation.
Posted: March 30, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Social Security Board of Trustees: Some Improvement in Long-Range Financing Outlook but Deficits Continue
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds. While the key dates for program costs exceeding tax revenues and Trust Fund exhaustion remain unchanged, the 2008 Trustees Report shows improvement in the projected long-term financial status of the Social Security program.
Posted: March 25, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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