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2025 COLAs and the Medicare & You Handbook

Posted on Friday, 11th October 2024 by Dennis Damp

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More than 71 million Americans will see a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5% in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2025. Social Security retirement benefits will increase on average $49 per month starting in January. Federal retiree annuities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) receive the full 2.5% increase […]

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Fixed Income – Yields Decrease as Feds Reduce Rates

Posted on Friday, 4th October 2024 by Dennis Damp

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The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate September 18th by .5 percent (50 basis points), the first rate cut in four years! This rate cut lowers the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate to 4.75% to 5% from a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%. The cut slightly eased borrowing costs for consumers across the board. […]

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2025 Health Care Premiums, Hold on to Your Hat!

Posted on Friday, 27th September 2024 by Dennis Damp

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Federal employees and annuitants enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefit’s (FEHB) program will pay 13.5% more, on average, for their health care premiums.   Get started with a complimentary retirement planning session and a FREE retirement planning report. Adding this huge increase to the 7.7% premium rise for 2024, and 2023’s 8.7% increase we are all […]

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2025 FEHB & Medicare Plans – Changes on the Way

Posted on Friday, 6th September 2024 by Dennis Damp

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The 2025 Federal Employee’s Health Benefit (FEHB) Open Season will run from November 11 through December 9, 2024. 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.   Get started with a complimentary retirement planning […]

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Enhancing Your Retirement Experience – One Day at a Time

Posted on Friday, 23rd August 2024 by Dennis Damp

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At Federal Retirement Planning, we understand the importance of preparing for retirement holistically: financially, emotionally, and physically. One without the other could derail your retirement. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the incorporation of an exercise routine long before retiring in preparation for an active life after retirement. Many, defer this to post retirement. After […]

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2025 Federal Employee’s Leave Record Now Available

Posted on Thursday, 8th August 2024 by Dennis Damp

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Share this Excell Leave Record Chart with everyone in your organization. Each year we publish a comprehensive leave record that federal employees can use to track their annual and sick leave, comp, and credit hours used. Our updated 2025 Excel Leave Chart is designed for active federal employees that are planning their retirement and need […]

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Too Much too Soon & Cable TV Subscription Costs

Posted on Friday, 26th July 2024 by Dennis Damp

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I visited a recently listed custom-built ranch home in our neighborhood and couldn’t find the controls to operate the kitchen appliances including the electric stove top. Everything was monitored and remotely controlled; as we moved one room to another, music emanated from recessed ceiling speakers. This home has an EV charging station in the three-car […]

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The Art of Downsizing – Why, Where, & When?

Posted on Friday, 12th July 2024 by Dennis Damp

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Either you’ve been retired for some time and realize life’s challenges have taken center stage or you are an astute employee planning your retirement well in advance, a smart move. What seemed insignificant health issues in our 40s, 50s and 60s now tests our physical and at times mental abilities as time marches on. Most […]

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