Browse Articles: Retirement
Feeling the Impact of Inflation: 6.2% COLA (So Far) for 2009
Inflation is alive and well in the United States. So far, the projected COLA increase for 2009 is 6.2% with another two months to go into the calculation.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
"After the Shock, What Do I Do?"
Men and women have asked me, as the Editor of NowWhatJobs.net, exactly what motivated me to write my book and, subsequently, to start my website? Here's my response.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Calculating Your FERS Annuity, Changing the TSP and Tobacco: Politics and the Federal Workforce
The House recently passed a bill change the TSP investment philosophy and the annuity calculations for those under FERS. Is it now in effect? What do these changes for the federal workforce have to do with the tobacco industry?
Posted: August 12, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Confessions of a Federal Retiree
Like many people, this federal retiree left government service with high hopes and plans for the future. Some worked out well but the reality of health and financial issues brought home to this author how life can change after retirement. He offers advice on how to live and which decisions may be the most important ones after leaving government service.
Posted: August 11, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
House Passes Legislation To Increase Federal Annuity Payments for Some
FERS employees and CSRS employees get the same sick leave benefit--until the computation of a retirement annuity. A bill passed by the House on July 30 would change the current system.
Posted: July 31, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Turning a Layoff into Success
It is relatively rare for a federal employee to be forced out of a job due to a reorganization or reduction in force but it can happen. Have you thought about how you would react and what you would do if you had to suddenly look for a job?
Posted: June 15, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
"Where Can I Get Good, Reliable Retirement Information?"
The federal retirement systems are complex and many readers have questions about their specific circumstances. Where can you get answers to your retirement questions? Here are a few suggestions.
Posted: June 10, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Medicare and Federal Retirees: Part B or Not Part B?
Author John Grobe recently asked FedSmith readers which topics were of most interest on the topic of federal retirement. The answer: Should a federal retiree who is nearing 65 sign up for Medicare's Part B? Here is an explanation of the considerations in making this decision.
Posted: May 28, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
In Your Next Chapter, Caring for an Aging Parent
Retirement is a change in lifestyle. Chances are, a person nearing retirement age also has an elderly parent(s) with a changing lifestyle also. Here are questions and answers on common issues in caring for aging parents.
Posted: May 27, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Moving Can be a Taxing Decision
Where will you choose to live after retirement? Some retirees opt for a new job and live where the job is located. But, with the freedom to live anywhere after you retire, a number of factors may influence your decision--including taxes you will have to pay in different states and communities.
Posted: May 19, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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