Posted on Tuesday, 1st November 2022 by Dennis Damp
This is a challenging time for investors with the country bordering on a recession with extreme market volatility. The Treasury still offers a safe haven for our cash with decent yields. Unfortunately, with the exception of the TSP G-Fund, private sector bonds funds were a disappointment this past year, falling anywhere from 5 to 20% […]
Tags: Financial PLanning, I Bonds, Retirement Planning, T-Bills
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Posted on Friday, 23rd September 2022 by Dennis Damp
According to estimates by the Administration, this country’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) soared to 137.2% in 2021, the highest in history! Skyrocketing Inflation is the end result of reckless spending and will disrupt the world economies for years to come. All administrations have contributed to this travesty. Retirees are first to […]
Tags: Border Crisis, Government Spending, Illegal Immigration, Out of Control Spending, Ukraine War, Wars on Steriods
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Posted on Friday, 9th September 2022 by Dennis Damp
The past eight days were certainly different than expected. By all reports, COVID for those vaccinated would have been mild to moderate. We received our first two shots early on and a booster about 8 months later. During a recent visit to our PCP, we were advised to hold off on another booster. I lost […]
Tags: COVID, COVID SYmptoms, Paxlovid Antiviral, Surviving COVID
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Posted on Saturday, 6th August 2022 by Dennis Damp
Please forward this article to others that may find it informative. This past winter our gas and electric bills doubled from the previous year. Both companies confirmed that my usage was about the same year to year. Inflation has taken its toll and we simply can’t escape the spiraling costs of everything these days. Why […]
Tags: Electric Vehicle Concerns, EV Battery Costs, EV Issues, Power GXrid, Power GXrid Problems
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Posted on Saturday, 16th July 2022 by Dennis Damp
The 2022 FEHB Open Season will run from November 14, 2022 through December 12, 2022. Open Season starts every year on the Monday of the second full work week in November and ends on the Monday of the second full work week in December. OPM sent a FEHB Program Carrier Letter to all FEHB providers […]
Tags: 2023 FEHB Plans, FEHB Open Season
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Posted on Friday, 6th May 2022 by Dennis Damp
Wild stock market swings and volatility in all sectors is causing investors to pause. Our retirement accounts are on the block and as inflation continues on its rampage, investors seek safe harbors to wait out the storm. Unfortunately, we are in for quite a ride. Our recent trip down south was an eyeopener every time […]
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Posted on Friday, 11th March 2022 by Dennis Damp
My previous article titled “Skyrocketing Inflation” had a broken link, the most clicked on link in the article. Here is the corrected link: How to Keep What You Worked a Lifetime Accumulating (Updated) Typically, I focus on issues that impact those planning retirement and annuitants alike. The common thread reflects my personal experiences and […]
Tags: Border problem, emergency food supplies, Inflation
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Posted on Friday, 18th February 2022 by Dennis Damp
If you are in the market for a new car, it may be challenging to find the one you want at an affordable price. Most dealers have few new cars available; it has been that way for more than a year now. Honestly, I don’t know how the dealerships are staying in business. Some have […]
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