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USPS Job Bidding The whole bidding process of USPS job bidding on LiteBlue is fully automated. For you to be able to access and submit a bid on a posted assignment, you require your employee ID and PIN. Applications must...
April 20, 2018 / by
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The Thrift Savings Plan is an investment retirement saving plan that benefits federal retirees as well as those in the military. TSP matching contributions are the part of the TSP that the United States government contributes to their retirement savings...
April 22, 2014 / by
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By now, you will almost certainly have received your new LiteBlue / PostalEase password.
April 17, 2014 / by
Dianna Tafazoli
PostalEase and LiteBlue help the Postal Service provide service and structure to all the post offices throughout the nation. As I speak to a number of individuals they describe the Postal Service as just their local post office.
April 5, 2014 / by
Admin
The process is, now, entirely automated, from the creation of the route posting to the award (by seniority) and then ultimately to the necessary personnel actions.
April 5, 2014 / by
Admin
If you are a Postal employee you can easily find a copy of your Postal Service Pay Stub through LiteBlue
April 5, 2014 / by
Admin
How to Request Duplicate W-2 Forms Through LiteBlue and from the USPS Employee Division. Postal Employees have a few different options when attempting to obtain a duplicate W-2 form. LiteBlue online, over the phone (through PostalEASE) or through the mail, is...
April 5, 2014 / by
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eRetire for Postal Employees — Retirement Applications on LiteBlue eRetire: The self-serve LiteBlue.usps.gov website application which gives employees access to their retirement plan through the LiteBlue (www.liteblue.usps.gov) web-site. The employees with Access to eRetire are (Retirement Specifications); Postal Employees within...
April 5, 2014 / by
Admin
If you are a Postal Employee will need your Employee ID Number and your USPS Personal Identification Number (PIN) to Access PostalEASE (the telephone version of LiteBlue) You can call PostalEASE at 1-877-4PS-EASE (1-877-477-3273) PostalEase is the U.S. Postal Service’s...
April 1, 2014 / by
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is another www.LiteBlue.usps.gov feature available to you through LiteBlue ‘MY HR.’
March 31, 2014 / by
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To use LiteBlue and view your information, visit the website (LiteBlue.usps.gov). You will find the site by clicking HERE or searching for LiteBlue.usps.gov on the internet. The site is maintained by the USPS as part of the United States Postal...
March 31, 2014 / by
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The information that is currently available to you on LiteBlue will be gone after your separation. Once you leave service LiteBlue will no longer be available to you, so be sure to download the following list from LiteBlue so you...
March 27, 2014 / by
Admin
LiteBlue helps Postal employees stay informed and in touch with their careers.
March 3, 2014 / by
Admin
What you can do when you access your TSP Account through TSP.gov
August 9, 2013 / by
Admin
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is a group life insurance program administered by the federal Office of Personnel Management.
June 24, 2013 / by
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FERS Social Security Special Retirement Supplement A full career employee under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with 30 or more years of service can retire at their minimum retirement age (MRA), which is between the ages of 55 and...
June 22, 2013 / by
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This article discusses how your FERS annuity is calculated if you are a federal employee.
June 22, 2013 / by
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Refund of FERS Employee Retirement Contributions When an employee covered by FERS leaves federal service, he or she may be entitled to receive a refund of their contributions to FERs. This article discusses issues related to such a refund. In...
August 22, 2021 / by
Todd Carmack
Picking Smarter Investments in Your TSP: Todd Carmack If done carefully, it’s possible to use the government’s plan for retirement to your benefit. Almost five million people keep some or all of their savings for retirement in the United States...
August 21, 2021 / by
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If you are currently going through the process of planning your retirement, you will need to submit a complete federal retirement application
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A new survey has revealed that the Americans who have a DC plan are more optimistic about their retirement savings. The satisfaction was mapped against the data collected in 2012. People were also more optimistic about not having to work...
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If you want to pay less tax on your federal retirement income, you should read this article offering tips on saving tax and avoiding penalties.
June 16, 2018 / by
Admin
More than 1.5 million individuals are qualified to decide their future military retirement benefit. The new law which has
June 15, 2018 / by
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June 12, 2018 / by
Linda Jensen
LINDA JENSEN – The Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, is a retirement fund plan for the Federal employees. Individuals from uniformed services such as the Ready Reserve can also avail this plan. The Thrift savings plan was created in the...
June 9, 2018 / by
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Upon an individual’s death, they leave substantial amounts of debt. Sometimes, your debt obligation may end upon your death. Beware though that if you didn’t plan accordingly, creditors may wipe out your accumulated investments, assets, or savings. As a...
June 6, 2018 / by
Admin
Between 2006 and 2016, there was a 33% rise in Americans aged over 65 to 49.2 million. What’s more, it is expected that by 2060 this figure will double. For this reason, it is imperative that you prepare accordingly as...
June 5, 2018 / by
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Typically, bankruptcy is a considerable risk for retirees though recent saving trends portend a rosy picture. Data indicates that the number of retirees with less than $10,000 is declining. It fell from 55% to 42%according to a GoBankingRates survey. Besides,...
June 4, 2018 / by
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In the event of an emergency, 40% of Americans will need to sell something off or take out a loan to raise $400. A 2017 survey of 12,000 people by the Federal Reserve indicates that retirement is far from rosy for...
June 1, 2018 / by
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If you find yourself still struggling with loans and credit card payments now that you’re approaching retirement, you’re not alone. With an average debt of nearly $40,000 in older households, America is still adapting to changes in life expectancy and the...
May 30, 2018 / by
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Anybody who wants to live comfortably during retirement – that doesn’t involve working part-time – should not rely on just Social Security income. This advice comes directly from the Social Security Administration. According to the SSA, only a minute amount...
May 29, 2018 / by
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Planning for your retirement is a daunting task for most of us, even for federal employees. Various interrelated factors may complicate this process. Nowadays, conventional retirement plans either have disappeared, or existing ones (like FERS) are becoming less adequate. On...
May 28, 2018 / by
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Ideally, it is important that you create a written statement of your retirement plan. Your retirement plan should be simple rather than complex or verbose. According to surveys, having a written plan contributes to feelings of satisfaction in the long...
May 27, 2018 / by
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Typically, investors receive the same admonishment any time markets perform poorly: don’t abandon ship! You should take this advice with a pinch of salt. Properly, investing your resources depends on your age and financial goals. In the light of...
May 26, 2018 / by
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As you approach your retirement, it is high time you address your tax obligations. Retirement’s sweet spot is the period between formal retirement and when you begin accessing RMDs from your 401(k) plan or your individual retirement plan. Typically,...
May 25, 2018 / by
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Life insurance replaces your income in case of an early demise. It provides protection to a spouse, children, or other dependents. Often it is challenging determining how much life insurance is sufficient for your unique needs. Here are four tips...
May 22, 2018 / by
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As you approach your retirement, it is high time you address your tax obligations. Retirement’s sweet spot is the period between formal retirement and when you begin accessing RMDs from your 401(k) plan or your individual retirement plan. Typically, this...
May 21, 2018 / by
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Military personnel and federal employees can put hundreds of dollars more toward their retirement thanks to the rise in contribution Thrift Savings Plan limits. The most that can be contributed to a TSP account is $18,500, which is...
May 20, 2018 / by
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It appears that more military service members are choosing the blended retirement system but overlooking an important step. That’s the word coming from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. According to the Director of the FRTIB’s Participant’s Services Tee Ramos,...
May 19, 2018 / by
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The Republican Study Committee recently unveiled its yearly budget proposal – A Framework for Unified Conservatism – for the 2019 fiscal year. The proposal mirrors many recent Trump Administration and other legislative proposals to diminish the pay and benefits of...
May 18, 2018 / by
Admin
The fiscal budget proposal for 2019 put out by the White House on February 10th had some unpleasant tidings for employees of the federal government. The Trump Administration’s suggestion of a pay freeze was one of the most worrisome. For...
May 17, 2018 / by
Michael Wood
MICHAEL WOOD —The Thrift Savings Plans is a great investment option for people with stocks and bonds. However, if they have another investment account such as an IRA, holding onto some assets besides these can expand one’s wealth and offer...
May 16, 2018 / by
Admin
In November 2017, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board option to expand its I Fund, which included the following: small-capitalization businesses, emerging markets, and Canada. You can read the full plan by checking out their November meeting minutes. In a...
May 12, 2018 / by
Admin
Recently, President Donald Trump announced that there would be drastic cuts in federal retirement benefits that would affect current and future employees attempting to retire. Among other changes, the retirement system would take a $143.5 billion cut in funding. In the...
May 9, 2018 / by
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A large number of government employees are up in arms about the Republican’s 2019 budget proposal. The GOP has termed the legislative proposal, A Framework for Unified Conservatism. After watching a House of Representatives led by Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI),...
May 7, 2018 / by
Admin
Health expenses are increasing with no real signs of slowing down any time soon. And for seniors, the costs can be astronomical. Of course, most employees and retirees when they turn 65, will see Medicare covering most of these expenses....
May 3, 2018 / by
Admin
The Thrift Board revealed that new managers for its F and I Funds would be chosen. In November 2017, the Board sent out a “Request for Proposals” for a new F Fund manager, and it hopes a decision on...
April 28, 2018 / by
Admin
Data compiled by Bloomberg reveals that according to the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, there has been a massive drop in stock prices. The US stock markets valuation has experienced a 10% drop in the last couple of days. This...
April 27, 2018 / by
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President Trump was true to his word when he told the nation he intended to enter into a trade war with China. Whether or not he was telling the truth when he said it would be “easy to win,” has...
April 26, 2018 / by
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Financial markets recently took a massive swing into volatility, with the Dow Jones average fluctuating by hundreds of points in a single day- last Tuesday, the blue-chip benchmark plummeted 1.7%, making it the longest streak of losing sessions since March...