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Interim Retirement Checks & Retirement Application Processing Delays

Posted on Friday, 24th January 2020 by Dennis Damp

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New retirees are subject to interim annuity payments and many don’t know what to expect when they first leave federal service. Federal employees must have sufficient cash available and be financially prepared when retiring to allow OPM to complete a final adjudication of their claim. Request a Federal Retirement Report™ today to review your projected annuity payments, income […]

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1099R Tax Forms Available NOW!

Posted on Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Our 1099R Tax Forms typically aren’t available until the end of January by regular mail. Registered users of OPM’s Retirement Services Website can download their 1099R now. I visited the site on January 22, 2020 and download my copy early to use with my 2019 tax return.  Last year the 1099Rs were available for download […]

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Notice of Annuity Adjustment and 1099 R Tax Forms

Posted on Saturday, 11th January 2020 by Dennis Damp

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In late December of each year federal retirees receive a Notice of Annuity Adjustment that provides abundant information for annuitants and their survivors. Any time your annuity payment is modified, for whatever reasons, OPM sends out a new notice outlining the change and the impact on your annuity. If a COLA is pending, health care […]

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3.1% GS 2020 Pay Raise – Pay Charts Now Available

Posted on Monday, 30th December 2019 by Dennis Damp

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Those planning to retire soon will benefit from the pay raise in a number of ways. Primarily, your annual leave buy back will be at the new pay rate starting the first pay period of 2020. If you plan on staying another year or longer the raise will increase your high three average earnings that […]

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The Ultimate Retirement Planning Guide – Start Now!

Posted on Friday, 15th November 2019 by Dennis Damp

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Updated 12-15-2024 Retirement is more of a destination, unlike a planned vacation, where you return to work a few days after the trip is over.  Whether you are going on vacation or planning your retirement you have to research and prepare to make the event truly remarkable. Carole, one of our newsletter subscribers, asked if […]

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Open Season Precautions – Fraud Alert

Posted on Thursday, 24th October 2019 by Dennis Damp

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Many of us don’t necessarily think twice about security surrounding our health care; instead, we want care to be easy and affordable. Recently, new fraud and scam warnings have surfaced surrounding the Medicare program, particularly during open season, which began on October 15. Those ‘scammers’ are seeking critical insurance data and financial information along with […]

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2020 COLA and Annuity Projection Calculator Update

Posted on Saturday, 12th October 2019 by Dennis Damp

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I reported in mid-September that our 2020 COLA was projected to be 1.6% according to Kiplinger’s. They were spot on. The Social Security Administration announced a 1.6% COLA increase on October 10th for 2020. CSRS and FERS annuitants will all receive the full 1.6% this year.   Request a  Federal Retirement Report  today to review your projected […]

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2020 Leave Chart & Schedule Tracker Now Available

Posted on Sunday, 6th October 2019 by Dennis Damp

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Each year we publish a comprehensive leave record that federal employees can use to track their annual and sick leave, comp, and credit hours. Our updated 2020 Excel Leave Chart is designed for active federal employees that are planning their retirement and need to establish realistic target retirement dates. The new Excel 2020 Leave Record […]

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