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A Decent On Line FERS Calculator
In one respect calculating your retirement benefit is relatively simple. You can, in theory, find everything you need on the Office of Personnel Management site:
www.opm.gov
But some other calculators are better organized, especially to take into account special circumstances such as law enforcement, firemen, etc. I recommend this one for quick checks and retirement “what ifs”.
http://www.fedcalc.com/servlet/com.quantos.fc2006.fers
RP’s [...]
Divorce Can Cost A Lot — Some Tips To Reduce The "Bite"
1. Have an Clear Written Fee Agreement
Most experienced and effective divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require an advance retainer (or deposit) that is paid at the beginning of the case. Fees and expenses will be charged against the retainer until it is exhausted, at which point the client will be responsible for any [...]
Taxes During a Divorce
In Divorce, potential tax liability can frequently become the tool for one spouse to use against the other spouse. If improperly used, this tool can destroy all of the marital assets. In the worst case, tax liability can seriously impact the future financial security of either spouse and subject them to criminal sanctions. Just another [...]
