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From Rio to Barcelona: The Further Travel Adventures of One Federal Retiree
What will you do when you retire? Here is a column from a retired federal employee who has opted to spend some of his time and money traveling around the world.

Posted: November 1, 2009 6:42 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Sick Leave, FERS, and Delaying Retirement
Some readers have been delaying their retirement with the expectation of getting a financial gain from credit for their unused sick leave. That may happen but the final legislation may not bring the windfall you are expecting.

Posted: October 9, 2009 8:42 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

How The Premium Increase for Federal Long Term Care Insurance May Impact You
A number of readers have been surprised, and at least some are angry or upset, over a premium increase in the federal long term care insurance program for some participants. Here is an explanation of how the increase will work and how much of an increase you may be facing.

Posted: September 29, 2009 9:38 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

What Every Federal Employee's Financial Planner Should Know About Federal Retirement and Benefits
As federal employees, we have some benefits that most other workers do not. If we are working with a financial planner who is not familiar with our benefits, we risk getting advice that does not fit our situation. Here are items your financial planner should know about.

Posted: September 22, 2009 11:24 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

The FERS Special Retirement Supplement (and Special Category Employees)
The Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is a payment that is made by OPM and is designed to approximate the amount of an age 62 Social Security benefit that is due to civilian service under the FERS retirement system. Most FERS retirees begin receiving the SRS at their Minimum Retirement Age.

Posted: September 10, 2009 5:40 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Pay Attention to Your TSP Contribution Limits
There is a real possibility that the contribution limits to your Thrift Savings Plan could go down for 2010. Here is why this is the case.

Posted: August 30, 2009 7:35 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Your 2010 COLA: Why Your Costs May Be Up But Your Income Goes Down
Federal retirees are used to getting an annual pay increase based on inflation. But, for the first time since the current system was put into place in 1975, the annual COLA adjustment is unlikely to appear in your paycheck next January. Here's why.

Posted: August 27, 2009 9:01 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

From Rio to Barcelona: The Travel of One Federal Retiree
What will you do when you retire? Many people travel to places they have always wanted to visit. Author Steve Oppermann is one of these retirees. He travels around the world, when not conducting human resources seminars for federal agencies.

Posted: August 6, 2009 7:57 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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