Retirement Ideas for Federal Workers
The author offers some suggestions for ways federal employees can spend their time after retirement.
Travel
The Harry S. Truman Little White House Welcomes Key West Visitors
The Truman Little White House in Key West, FL is a historical building that was host to Harry S. Truman and five other U.S. presidents.
South Carolina: Retirement Haven or Tax Trap?
If you are at or nearing retirement in your federal career, you may be thinking of relocating to a new state. South Carolina is a state that often attracts newcomers with its mild weather, attractive cities, and lots or recreational activities, but look closely at the state’s income tax structure before taking the relocation plunge.
South Dakota National Park Service Open Year Round
Although the Black Hills of South Dakota are generally thought of as a Memorial Day through October vacation destination, several National Park Service sites are open all year including Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips: Part Two
This retired federal employee has used some of his time since joining the ranks of “former” federal employees to travel around the world. Here are some of his tips and suggestions to make the best use of your time and money.
South Dakota Badlands – Welcome to the Wilderness
The Badlands in South Dakota is a bucolic area of the country you can see from the window of your car.
Rapid City, South Dakota – The City of Presidents
Life-size bronze statues of U.S. Presidents stand on nearly every street corner in Rapid City, South Dakota’s historic downtown.
Traveling After Retirement? One Way to Cut Expenses
You may find your living expenses go up when you retire instead of going down. Here is one way you can travel at a significant discount to what most travelers will pay–courtesy of Uncle Sam.
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips
Travel problems? This retired federal human resources specialist provides advice on what to avoid in the name of frugality and how to have a more successful experience.
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial: Remembering Those Who Served
Just two weeks after an Armistice was declared to end World War I in 1918, Kansas City leaders met to discuss the need to create a lasting monument to the men and women who had served in the War, and most notably to those who had died.