Posted on Monday, 20th February 2012 by Dennis Damp
There is much to consider before applying for Social Security. I’ll be 63 in May and my wife turns 62 this year. Do you need your Social Security card to apply? Many misplace their card and it isn’t uncommon to lose a card that you’ve had around the house for 40 years or more. You […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Thursday, 9th February 2012 by Paul Risser
A few months ago, while meeting with a federal employee couple, I came across a story that I think is worth repeating. I’ve changed the names and some of the details, but the overall theme of the story is true. Mr. Jones was a good man and longtime CSRS government employee with many years of […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 3rd February 2012 by Dennis Damp
For those of you not yet retired this is good to know information. A 1099-R is what retirees receive from OPM for filing your taxes. It lists your gross and taxable annuity amounts, federal and state tax withholding, healthcare premiums, and other relevant information. If you are retired and haven’t received your 1099-R yet you […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 20th January 2012 by Dennis Damp
We received a question from a federal employee concerning credit for temporary service. Linda was hired as a temporary employee in 1985 and two years later she was hired full time. Last April she bought back her two years of temporary service and her SCD has not changed on her Employee Express Benefits Statement. She […]
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Posted on Friday, 6th January 2012 by Dennis Damp
Recently OPM clarified a number of issues around interim annuity payments and what retirees can expect when they first leave federal service. It is essential that federal employees have sufficient cash available and are financially prepared when retiring to allow OPM to complete a final adjudication of their claim. OPM is now processing applicants in […]
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Posted on Monday, 26th December 2011 by Dennis Damp
It has been a busy year; from changing FEHB providers to new business ventures, an operation, travels, and more. One of the most significant for me and my wife was switching from Blue Cross Blue Shield Basic (BCBS) to the Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Standard option during the FEHB open season. When I retired […]
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Posted on Thursday, 1st December 2011 by Dennis Damp
I received an email from Treasury Direct last month informing participants about security upgrades at their site. After you register under the new system you no longer need an access card to log into your account. It went on to say that you will receive an e-mail containing a one-time pass code and the opportunity […]
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Posted on Saturday, 26th November 2011 by Dennis Damp
Rosemary, a subscriber to our Retirement Planning News Letter, asked for clarification for requesting FEHB open season plan brochures on OPM’s new web site. I mentioned that the web site was easy to use in my article on the FEHB Open Season last week. She visited the site and was confused by the numbers that […]
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