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Which Way is Up – A Retiree’s Conundrum

Posted on Friday, 8th April 2022 by Dennis Damp

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It’s impossible to time the market. One of the financial advisers I talked with years ago asked me this question: “Who are you investing for?” He suggested being more aggressive if you don’t require your investments to live on in retirement or investing primarily for your heirs. The market ultimately increases over time. The S&P […]

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Ditch your Bank’s Low Savings Rates / T-Bills Rising

Posted on Friday, 25th March 2022 by Dennis Damp

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Investment Rates Updated 5/22/2022 Currently, even after the recent Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike, my bank reduced their savings rate from .05% to .04%!  Makes no sense except for the banks, they loan our money out at much higher rates and we fund their huge profits. Bank CEOs brag about their astronomical client deposits and […]

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Skyrocketing Inflation – Are You Prepared?

Posted on Friday, 4th March 2022 by Dennis Damp

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Everyone must prepare to maintain their standard of living in retirement.  Retirees from all sectors and those still working feel the wrath of this unrelenting force that constantly impacts our day to day lives. The progression of this financial endemic (inflation) is always upon us. At times, and when the economy is on a sound […]

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COLAs, I Bond Interest, and Leaving Federal Service for the Private Sector

Posted on Sunday, 23rd January 2022 by Dennis Damp

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I’ve received a number of questions ranging from COLAs and I Savings Bond interest, to the impact on a federal employee’s annuity if they retire early or take a deferred retirement.  You may find this information helpful. COLAs and the FERS Supplement FERS employees retiring with a Special Supplement should be aware of their limitations. […]

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Annuity Statements and 1099R Tax Forms Availability

Posted on Friday, 14th January 2022 by Dennis Damp

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Federal annuitants receive their updated Annuity Statement, with the COLA increase added, early January. 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 Annuity Statement and 1099R forms NOW! CIVIL SERVICE ANNUITY STATEMENTS OPM sends out updated annuity statements […]

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I-Bonds Earning 7.12%! A Great Way to Save

Posted on Friday, 3rd December 2021 by Dennis Damp

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I’ve written a number of articles over the years on conservative investment strategies and often mentioned just how attractive I Savings Bonds are. A great overall investment; anyone purchasing I bonds between last November though next April will earn an astonishing 7.12% on their investment the first 6 months they own them. The rate changes […]

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Working in Retirement – The Advantages

Posted on Friday, 22nd October 2021 by Dennis Damp

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First, let me start off with a correction for the COLA article sent out last week. Here is the correct link to the table of all COLAs from 1999 to the present. I generally release timely articles the day they are announced; in the rush I neglected to check the original link. There are many […]

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2022 COLA Announced and Annuity Projection Calculator

Posted on Wednesday, 13th October 2021 by Dennis Damp

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I reported in mid-September that the 2022 COLA was projected to be close to 6% or more. The Social Security Administration announced a 5.9% COLA increase on October 13th for 2022. CSRS annuitants will receive the full 5.9% this year while FERS annuitants will receive 4.9%, still a hefty increase from last year’s 1.3%. View […]

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