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Are Your Loved Ones at Risk – Final Arrangements (Part 1)

Posted on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 by Dennis Damp

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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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Where You Were When! The Beginning of A Retirement Journey

Posted on Saturday, 22nd March 2014 by Dennis Damp

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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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Is a Timeshare right for you?

Posted on Saturday, 7th December 2013 by Nancy Holston

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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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Making Retirement Work For YOU

Posted on Saturday, 5th October 2013 by Dennis Damp

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I retired in 2005 at age 55, almost 9 years ago! Honestly, I wouldn’t have retired if I didn’t have 35+ years of service at the time and an avocation, my business to fall back on.  Had I stayed I would be retiring with 45 years and a maxed out annuity. What I enjoy about […]

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FEHB and the Unexpected Consequences of the Affordable Health Care Act

Posted on Thursday, 12th September 2013 by Dennis Damp

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This is a follow-up to my last article which talked about the potential impact the new health care legislation may have on our FEHB plans. I was going to title this article “The Unintended Consequences of the Affordable Health Care Act” however that really isn’t the case. Those who drafted this plan knew full well […]

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Protecting Your Most Valuable Retirement Asset – Your Home

Posted on Friday, 19th July 2013 by Dennis Damp

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We purchased a 9 year old home last year and the seller thankfully included a home warranty. Since we moved in we used the home warranty services many times saving us thousands of dollars in repairs. Recently, I renewed the contract and had to call them out shortly thereafter. When we were purchasing our new […]

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FEGLI Clarifications and Coverage Verification

Posted on Saturday, 6th July 2013 by Dennis Damp

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I’ve received many emails over the years from annuitants, spouses of deceased annuitants, and estate executors that weren’t aware of the annuitant’s coverage and/or beneficiaries. A number of annuitants forget what coverage they elected (if any) or who they designated as beneficiary. There are a number of things that you, your spouse, and estate executor […]

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Contacting OPM, FEHB Changes, and Updates

Posted on Sunday, 23rd June 2013 by Dennis Damp

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Recently, due to budget cuts, OPM reduced their call-center’s hours and they are now open from 7:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. To talk to a retirement consultant, report an annuitant’s death, request a duplicate 1099 R or other issues call their toll free number at 1-888-767-6738. For those in the DC area call […]

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