What Should You Know About Your Financial Planner?
What should you know about your financial planner and what questions should you ask? Here is a good starting point.
Federal Employee Retirement
Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Your Costs May Be Up But Your Retirement Income Goes Down
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.
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.
