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From Rio to Barcelona: The Further Travel Adventures of One Federal Retiree

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:42:35 CST

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

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:42:40 CST

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

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:38:35 CST

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.

What Every Federal Employee's Financial Planner Should Know About Federal Retirement and Benefits

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:24:58 CST

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.

The FERS Special Retirement Supplement (and Special Category Employees)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:40:52 CST

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.