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Which Health Plan is Best for You?
Which health plan is the best one for you? Making the best choice depends on your personal interests and situation. Here are guidelines you can follow in making the best choice.

Posted: November 20, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Federal Disability Retirement: As a Medical Issue, Medical Treatment Must Be Followed
In filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits, it is often just as important for an applicant to know what will result in a denial of an application, as it is to know what is needed to get one approved.

Posted: November 20, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

The Reality of "Generation U"
The federal retirement Tsunami has been the source of speculation and articles but this Tsunami has not occurred. This cultural trend is not unique to the federal government. Here are some of the reasons.

Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

In the Glow of a Moonbow
When conditions are right, Cumberland Falls — known as the "Niagara of the South" because of its 125-foot-wide curtain of water — produces a faint rainbow as moonlight refracts through the waterfall mist.

Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

The G Fund and Predicting The Stock Market
TSP investors will pull money out of the safety of the G fund when they think they will make more money in stocks. Conversely, they will quickly move money into the G fund when they think there is more risk in the market.

Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Adding Magic to Your Holiday Greetings
In addition to getting rid of stress so you can enjoy the Christmas season, another reason to get your cards ready now is you can get your cards postmarked at the Post Office where Santa and all his elves conduct their postal business — North Pole, Alaska.

Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Options for Federal Employees Who Need Money
Some federal employees are borrowing money from their Thrift Savings Plan. That provides a great interest rate but there are disadvantages that could impact your future retirement income. If you need a loan, or want to loan money as an investment, there may be another alternative as federal employees are often a good credit risk.

Posted: November 17, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Postal Service Loses $3.8 Billion for Fiscal 2009
The Postal Service is cutting costs and getting smaller. It still lost $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2009 as mail volume declined 12.7%.

Posted: November 17, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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