Watch federal policy as retirement looms

Title: Watch federal policy as retirement looms
Article Snip: "...that is why everyone who anticipates a pension should be concerned...."
Reference: www.desmoinesregister.com
Federal Retirement

Social Security Prepares For Possible Government Shutdown

Title: Social Security Prepares For Possible Government Shutdown
Article Snip: "...Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree on budget cuts, and without a compromise, many government agencies will be forced to close their doors...."
Reference: newsone.com

Social Security is not part of the problem

Title: Reid wants no cuts to Social Security
Article Snip: "..."Social Security has contributed not a single penny to the deficit. So we can talk about entitlements as long as you eliminate Social Security," said Reid, D-Nev. "Because Social Security is not part of the problem we have in America with the deficit." ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com
Social Security

Federal Retiree Tax Hikes?

Title: Higher federal withholding is taking a bite out of retirees' annuity checks
Article Snip: "...The suddenly shrinking checks have hit retirees generally, not just those who were employed by the federal government. On Thursday, the IRS posted information on "Why Employees and Retirees May See Changes in 2011 Payments and Withholding." ..."
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com
Federal Retirees

Postal Early Retirement Site Launced

Title: USPS RIF and VER Informational Website Announced
Article Snip: "...In the event of RIF and/or VER, all relevant information – including timelines and guidance - will be posted on the Organizational Changes Website as soon as details are finalized. Watch for internal communications such as LINK articles and stay tuned to this website for any and all HR-related updates...."
Reference: Postal Early Retirement 2011
Postal Early Retirement

Retired federal employee sentenced to 23 months in prison for health care fraud

Title: Retired federal employee sentenced to 23 months in prison for health care fraud
Article Snip: "...also ordered him to pay $253,727 in restitution to Blue Cross & Blue Shield which provided coverage to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program...."
Reference: www.nj.com
Federal Employee Fraud, Fawzi Saleh,

Plans to slash veterans disability benefits

Title: VFW vows to defeat Bachmann plan to slash veterans benefits
Article Snip: "...would cap increases to VA healthcare spending, and reduce disability compensation to account for Social Security Disability Insurance payments — in other words, an offset...."
Reference: www.dailykos.com

Will Obama Back Social Security Changes in State of the Union?

Title: Will Obama Back Social Security Changes in State of the Union?
Article Snip: "..."When Lindsey Graham supports raising the retirement age for people across South Carolina, including those whose jobs take a physical toll on their bodies, that shows that he's a fundamentally out-of-touch politician," PCCC co-founder Stephanie Taylor said in a statement. "We hope President Obama will strongly pressure Republicans on this issue during his State of the Union address." ..."
Reference: www.cbsnews.com

Federal Retirement Fraud

Title: Woman gets probation for cashing dead father’s federal retirement checks
Article Snip: "...Due to the statute of limitations, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Michelland couldn’t prosecute her for the full amount, $167,352.07, sent to that account — or all that the government sent after Throckmorton’s death: $361,616.86...."
Reference: www.marconews.com
Federal Retirement Fraud

Are you a retired military veteran with a combat story?

 Title: Share your story with 'Real Combat Life'
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Reference: Military Veteran News
Real Combat Stories

Medicare To Gain 7,000 New Baby Boomers Per Day In 2011

Title: Medicare To Gain 7,000 New Baby Boomers Per Day In 2011
Article Snip: "...According to AARP (American Association for Retired Person's), 70 million individuals are estimated to be Medicare beneficiaries over the next 20 years, compared to 45.2 million in 2008...."
Reference: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Medicare beneficiaries

National Guard employment and fed annuity

Title: National Guard employment and fed annuity
Article Snip: "...Q: I’m over 50 years old and in a Federal Employees Retirement System law enforcement position with more than 22 years of..."
Reference: federaltimes.com
Federal Retirement News

Disabled fed workers' comp better than retirement

Title: Disabled fed workers' comp better than retirement
Article Snip: "...Would you rather receive up to 75 percent of your salary tax free for the rest of your life as workers' compensation or up to 60 percent of your salary as your retirement...."
Reference: www.chicagonow.com
Federal employee disability, Federal employee and workers compensation

Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy

Title: Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy
Article Snip: "...Starting in January, more than 10,000 baby boomers a day will turn 65, a pattern that will continue for the next 19 years...."
Reference: www.msnbc.msn.com
Baby Boomer Stats,

Federal Employees and the ROTH Retirement Plan

Title: Federal Employees and the ROTH Retirement Plan
Article Snip: "...it authorized the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to add a Roth 401(k) feature to the TSP..."
Reference: Federal Employees
Federal Employees Retirement

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans – Top Rated Announced

Title: Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans – Top Rated Announced
Article Snip: "...The top rated Medicare advantage prescription drug plans have been announced. Inland Empire Health Plan i.e. IEHP Medicare DualChoice (HMO SNP) is one..."
Reference: businessservicenews.com
Medicare part d

Could You Retire Without Social Security?

Title: Could You Retire Without Social Security?
Article Snip: "...This week's landmark tax deal sharply changes the financial outlook for Social Security. That has huge implications for your retirement. And most people don't have a clue what's coming. ..."
Reference: wsj.com
social security,

Federal Employee Retirement Resources

Title: Federal Employee Retirement Resources
Article Snip: "...FDIC, Retirement calculator, retirement programs, TSP, FERS, CSRS..."
Reference: www.usa.gov
federal employee retirement

2011 Best Date to Retire

Title: Best Date to Retire in 2011
Article Snip: "...many people are curious about the best day to retire in 2011. Well, the best day to retire in 2011 is..."
Reference: www.fedsmith.com
Best date to retire in 2011, Best date to retire in 2012

Extra $250 for those on Social Security blocked

Title: Republicans block extra $250 for those on Social Security
Article Snip: "...The measure would have provided the one-time payment to 54 million Social Security recipients in lieu of an annual cost-of-living adjustment...."
Reference: www.latimes.com
Social Security Stimulus,