John Grobe
John Grobe is President of Federal Career Experts, a firm that provides pre-retirement training and seminars to a wide variety of federal agencies. FCE's instructors are all retired federal retirement specialists who educate class participants on the ins and outs of federal retirement and benefits; there is never an attempt to influence participants to invest a certain way, or to purchase any financial products. John and FCE specialize in retirement for special category employees, such as law enforcement officers.
Reform, Retirement and Hot Air: Will Boomer Retirements Create a Crisis?
All of the baby boomers will be long retired before we have a solution to this crisis that is supposedly going to be brought about by their retirement. Perhaps agencies should be looking seriously at a career development program that can be implemented at a local level and that does not require an Act of Congress.
The Government Pension Offset
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision can impact your retirement income. This article briefly explains how the GPO may impact a federal retiree.
Should Employees be Automatically Enrolled in the TSP?
Should new employees be automatically enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan? Author John Grobe asked the question and here are the answers that readers sent to him.
The Windfall Elimination Provision and CSRS Offset Retirees
How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS Offset Employees? The author explains in this short article.
Windfall Elimination and Your Retirement Future
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) may impact your retirement income. Here is an explanation of the WEP and how it may impact you.
CSRS Employees: How to Help Make Up for Lost Time Before Retirement
If you are getting closer to retirement, the time you may have lost in saving cannot be found again. There are a couple of steps you can take to catch-up and have a more comfortable retirement future.
"Public Sector Workers Saving Less"
Public sector employees are saving less for retirement than those in the private sector. Here are some probable reasons for the disparity.
Should You Get a Survivor Annuity or Purchase Life Insurance?
Many contemplating retirement wonder if they should purchase a survivor annuity or purchase life insurance. Here are several considerations you should contemplate when making this decision.
Got $102,300?
The Social Security earning ceiling is going up by $4,800 over this years limit. If you make more than the ceiling, you will get a raise of 6.2%.
Applying for a Promotion or New Job? Don't Make These Mistakes on Your Resume!
Most people have to write a resume at one time or another. How you present yourself on paper can make the difference between getting a new job or promotion and not being seriously considered. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid in writing your resume.
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