TSA Finds a New Home – by Dianna Tafazoli
The massive TSA agency will be consolidating all of its locations in Virginia to Eisenhowe Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia.
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FEGLI – Making Plans Today If Tomorrow Never Comes
Knowing the ins and outs of the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) will help you chose the path best for you and your family.
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Thrift Savings Plan Features – Low Administrative Fees
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is far from alone in offering “index” funds to investors.
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Are Hackers Smarter Than The Government’s IT Developers
Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Katherine Archuleta, became another casualty of war when millions of Federal workers records were hacked
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4 Cornerstones for Federal Achievement by Meiko Patton
Many of us see change as threatening. In the minds of some, it is the destroyer of what is familiar and comfortable rather than the creator of what is new and exciting.
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Largest Federal Employee Union Files Lawsuit Against OPM
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has filed a lawsuit against the Office of Personnel Management to hold the agency and other defendants accountable for the devastating cyberattacks.
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Deck the Halls With Safety and Joy
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. It is also a time where many experience depression, loneliness, sadness and despair. It is time where we must be cognizant and vigilant about – Am I My Brother’s, My Sister’s Keeper?
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Santa’s $100 Dollar Bill Scam
When many of us were children, Santa represented something mysterious, wonderful and nice. Santa was also known as the great spy-master who knew whether I was naughty or nice. Well that was then and this is now. We have talked about scams and cautioned seniors and retirees to be aware, and also the rest of
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Is Retirement On Your Christmas List?
Are you planning to retire at the end of the year, starting 2015 as a retiree instead of an active Federal employee?
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The Gift of Giving
If you are in doubt as to the validity of a charity, do some research
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Should You Purchase an Annuity?
A question came across my desk – A FERS employee asked me whether or not they should buy an annuity as they reach their FERS retirement age?
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Mark Your Holiday Calendar Annually
Below is a list of suggested items you should mark on your calendar annually whether you are near retirement or just beginning employment in the Federal service:
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The Holiday Season is Not Always Jolly
The holiday season is also a time when unscrupulous individuals look for ways to scam and take advantage of unsuspecting citizens.
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Is There an Advantage to Phased Retirement for Retirees
Only those individuals eligible for regular voluntary retirement can participate in the program having the requisite age and service requirements. The age and length of service requirements differ between CSRS and FERS.
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Will Insurance Premiums Rise For Federal Employees?
There has been plenty of talk about health insurance premiums being on the rise with more of the financial responsibility being placed on the employee.
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Open Season and Other Benefits
Enrollment For Federal Employee Benefits The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) no longer has an Open Season. Employees may start, stop or change their TSP contributions or participation in the TSP at any time. The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) also does not conduct an annual Open Season. Employees can apply anytime for FLTCIP. There
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What Federal Employees Need Prior To Open Season
Open Season can be a very tense time for federal employees because of the many decisions to be made. Circumstances and conditions in families change and employees need to be ready to address those changes.
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Benefits Specialists / Programs
Individuals charged with overseeing benefits and helping to organize benefits and health-care fairs receive information needed each year from OPM in order to make Open Season happen in their individual agencies.
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What You Can Do In Open Season
Open Season is an annual event for Federal employees. During Open Season, employees may do the following:
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2014 Open Season
Active Federal employees, retirees and their families should be on the look-out for Open Season which starts Monday, November 10, 2014 and continues through Monday, December 8, 2014
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