Going Back to Work for Uncle Sam
Believe it or not, some federal retirees return to work for the federal government after they have retired. If you think that you might return to federal service, or are simply curious, read this article.
Author: John Grobe
When Should You Apply for Social Security?
Should you apply for your Social Security benefit at age 62 or later?
Front-Loading Your Thrift Savings Plan
Retiring during 2012? You may want to consider “front-loading” your TSP.
Choosing between FEHB and TFL
The author goes into some of the additional details of TRICARE for Life and discusses dual enrollment in this program and the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
What is TRICARE for Life?
The author outlines some of the basic principles of Tricare for Life and when a person is eligible.
Changes in Your Life and Your Survivor Annuity: What Happens to Your Federal Employee Survivor Annuity
What happens to your survivor annuity if you are a retired federal employee and there are changes in your life such as a death or divorce?
How Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Income Taxed?
Exactly how is your retirement income taxed for federal income tax purposes? The author breaks it down piece by piece.
Are You Making the Most of Your TSP?
If you are able to invest in the TSP, you should make sure you are getting the most out of it with the government’s matching contributions. The author offers some details on how to take full advantage of this.
New Year’s Resolutions for Federal Employees
When making New Year’s resolutions for your career, the author suggests breaking them down into easily achievable steps and celebrating your small successes. He offers suggestions you can use to improve your job situation in 2012.
Estimates of Benefits Changes in 2012
OPM has not yet released official numbers for costs in benefits changes for 2012 that would be affected by the recent COLA. The author offers his best estimates as to how the cost of the FERS basic death benefit and children’s survivor benefits are likely to change next year.
