Posted on Tuesday, 2nd September 2014 by Nancy Holston
Planning your Safari We planned this trip with friends that we met on a cruise. I am not sure we would have ever taken on this adventure without their encouragement and information they gained from friends of theirs who had taken the same trip the year before. This was one travel destination that I dreamed […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Thursday, 7th August 2014 by Dennis Damp
I discovered four years ago that my hearing loss was significant enough to warrant wearing hearing aids. I purchased my first set, a Starkey model, from the audiology department that is located in the same office as my Otolaryngologist . An otolaryngologists diagnoses and manages diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. They did improve […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 14th July 2014 by Dennis Damp
Federal employees have valuable knowledge, skills, and training that can be highly beneficial to companies after retirement or that can be used to start your own business. Today many companies recruit active federal employees. FERS employees are more easily persuaded to change careers because most of their benefits can go with them, unlike CSRS employees […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 28th June 2014 by Dennis Damp
(Updated 2/17/2022) This article covers Life events that allow employees and annuitants to make FEGLI coverage changes. It’s important to be aware of these life event options otherwise you may lose out on important family coverage. Employees also have the ability during a life event change to increase their coverage. Retirees are only able to […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 24th May 2014 by Dennis Damp
Many approaching retirement and retirees alike express regret at how fast technology is changing our lives. They recall the days, not too long ago, when we were not a connected society with instant messaging, cell phones, and computerized everything. It’s amazing just how far we’ve gone in such a short time and how our lives […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 by Dennis Damp
Updated 2/20/2024 The first part of this series discusses how to ensure your heirs receive what you intended and Social Security’s death and survivor benefits. Part 2 will discuss pre-planning steps that will assist the surviving spouse and children navigate the many challenges that arise when a loved one dies. The subject matter may seem […]
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Posted on Saturday, 22nd March 2014 by Dennis Damp
I recall a bleak winter day in the late Sixties when I heard that Stanley, a childhood friend, died in Vietnam after only 3 weeks in country. I was on a school bus when I heard the news and many were shocked that he was gone and never to return. Stanley, an energetic, friendly, and […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 7th December 2013 by Nancy Holston
As a Federal Employee I traveled a lot of miles and earned points at Hilton and Marriott hotels. One evening, while minding my own business, I received a call from Hilton Honors with a great deal, three free nights at a Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) Resort in Las Vegas. All I had to do […]
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