Rubio wants to raise Social Security age again

Title: Marco Rubio kicks off media blitz with talk of raising the retirement age for Social Security
Article Snip: "...Indeed many of the reforms are controversial, particularly Social Security. Rubio raised that possibility on the campaign trail last year and then-Gov. Charlie Crist tried to make it an issue but did not get traction...."
Reference: www.tampabay.com

Postal Service Early Retirement Incentive of $20,000 offered

Title: 2011 Special Incentive Offer FAQs
Article Snip: "...What are the basic details of the 2011 Special Incentive Offer?

On March 23, 2011, the Postal Service announced a Special Incentive offer for the following targeted groups:

Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Field Units, including PCES and attorneys
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Area Offices, including PCES
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to District Customer Service Offices (the offer includes PCES in closing districts only)..."
Reference: usps.gov

Will I be eligible for Social Security special retirement supplement?

Title: Will I be eligible for Social Security special retirement supplement?
Article Snip: "...I am a federal employee with 31 years of service. Civil Service Offset, with 10 years CSRS and 21 years in FERS. ..."
Reference: federaltimes.com

Golden years losing luster

Title: Golden years losing luster
Article Snip: "...Social Security benefits will replace just 28 percent of a recipient's preretirement income in 2030, on average, down from 39 percent in 2002, according to the Center on Retirement Research. The drop will result largely from the increased Medicare payments and higher income taxes Social Security recipients will have to pay...."
Reference: www.bendbulletin.com
Social Security, Retirement,

Postal Early Retirement 2011

Title: Postal Service to cut 7,500 positions this month, 30,000 by end of year
Article Snip: "...Postal Service will use attrition and early retirement offers to reach that number and is weighing whether to use buyouts ..."
Reference: Federal Times via postalearlyretirement.blogspot.com
USPS Early Retirement Offers

Postal Service aid plans would jeopardize federal retirement funds, watchdog says

Title: Postal Service aid plans would jeopardize federal retirement funds, watchdog says
Article Snip: "...the financial soundness and integrity of the trust funds would be severely compromised," McFarland said in a 56-page report on the issue.

Lawmakers are likely to highlight the conclusions during a House oversight subcommittee hearing scheduled for Wednesday on the Postal Service's finances. ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com
Postal Retirement

How to prevent a delay in your Federal Retirement

Title: How a Typo Could Delay Your Retirement from Federal Service
Article Snip: "...The SF 50, or Standard Form 50, is the official form the government uses to calculate your retirement. Your SF 50s determine your retirement eligibility and your federal pension...."
Reference: FedSmith.com