Monthly Archives: October 2009
Coke and Pepsi Have Nothing On These COLAs
Federal retirees, from both Civil Service and the Military are entitled to COLA’s — Cost Of Living Adjustments — in their pensions and annuities. Hmmm, reminds me, I had better do a post soon on the difference between retirement pay … Continue reading
Posted in CSRS, FERS, Military Pay, NPV, Retirement Planning
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Divorce Attorneys Out Of Business?
North Carolina entrepreneur looks to offer divorce insurance September 8, 2006 Company is currently pursuing a business method patent on the new insurance offering. APEX, NC – If John Logan has his way, sometime in the very near future, people … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Time Rule
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HERO Act and Divorce Division
Another Really Nice Tax Law Change The HERO Act allows retroactive IRA contributions to both traditional and Roth IRAs for those service members and their spouses, if applicable, who are serving in combat zones. The HERO Act allows IRA contributions … Continue reading
Posted in Military Pay, Retirement Planning
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TSP — New Withdrawal and Transfer Considerations
Pension reforms allow TSP transfers to Roth IRAs By TIM KAUFFMAN August 22, 2006 Beginning in 2008, Thrift Savings Plan participants will be able to transfer their TSP savings directly to a Roth IRA and avoid paying taxes on the … Continue reading
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TSP — New Withdrawal and Transfer Considerations
Pension reforms allow TSP transfers to Roth IRAs By TIM KAUFFMAN August 22, 2006 Beginning in 2008, Thrift Savings Plan participants will be able to transfer their TSP savings directly to a Roth IRA and avoid paying taxes on the … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Retirement Planning, TSP
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CSRS FERS Civil Service Retirement — Harder Than It Looks
Smoothing the Transition By Tammy Flanagan, National Institute of Transition Planning There’s little question that the kind of benefits federal employees enjoy in retirement play a major role in their decision to work for Uncle Sam. A 2003 Office of … Continue reading
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What Are The Advantages Of Blog Management Outsourcing?
If you own a blog or hire a virtual aid or SEO company to help with your site development you will have heard of blog management outsourcing and are curious to discover what the services have to give. Since thousands of people write their own blogs online you could be considering what are the benefits of blog management outsourcing. Continue reading
Don’t Miss Open Season
It’s very nearly Open Season for the US Federal Employee (and Retiree) Health Benefits Plan. This is “Fed Speak” for the special time per year when you can opt-in to the program or change plans, coverage modes, etc. It will … Continue reading
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Who Needs a Security Clearance Lawyer, Do It Yourself, It’s Cheaper
I’ve been doing some in-depth research on the US Security Clearance system, with a focus on clearances for Civil Service personnel and especially, US government contractors. I haven’t completed the bulk of the task yet, but I have come across … Continue reading
TSP — Something to Keep Track Of
TSP officials weigh automatic enrollment of employees By Amelia Gruberagruber@govexec.com Thrift Savings Plan officials are reviewing recently enacted pension overhaul legislation to determine if they should seek to implement some of its features that apply to the private sector but … Continue reading
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