Posted on Tuesday, 27th January 2015 by Dennis Damp
1099-R Forms I like to complete my taxes as early as possible and often end up waiting for key documents such as our 1099-R form and various bank and investment forms. The online availability of most of these documents does save time. I visited OPM’s Services Online on January 22nd and was able to download […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 23rd January 2015 by Dennis Damp
Updated 2/22/2024 Please forward this article to everyone in your organization that is planning on retiring over the next five years and tag it for your Facebook and other social media pages. Once you retire you lose access to many online agency and government web sites that hold valuable information that you may need after […]
Tags: eOPF Guidance, Federal Employees, Federal Employees Retirement Planning, Retirement Planning
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Posted on Monday, 12th January 2015 by Dennis Damp
This is a good time of year to look forward and decide on a path to take either towards retirement or to what you would like to accomplish while retired. It’s easy to let another year slide by without taking action – procrastinating – on a number of issues. Federal employees who are approaching retirement […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 5th January 2015 by Dennis Damp
The article we published on Survivor’s Benefits stated that “Upon your death, the funds in your TSP account cannot remain in the TSP. Your account will have to be distributed to the beneficiary(ies) you indicate on Form TSP-3, Designation of Beneficiary.” This information is correct for non-spouse beneficiaries. When a spouse is determined to be […]
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Posted on Friday, 2nd January 2015 by Cynthia Compton-Conley
Why It’s Difficult to Hear in Large Rooms If you experience difficulty understanding speech in public areas, you will be happy to learn that there are several technologies that can enhance your ability to hear in these venues. These technologies are free as they are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Before discussing […]
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| Comments (1)Posted on Friday, 12th December 2014 by Herbert Casey
If you have a spouse or other loved ones that are dependent on you, you should make sure that they are provided for upon your death. More importantly, you must make sure that the information is made available to them. During this period, it’s very difficult for people to focus, so the more you can […]
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Posted on Tuesday, 25th November 2014 by Dennis Damp
Federal employees target a retirement date that suits their personal situation and desires. There is no standard convention that dictates when one should leave or for that matter retire at all. The decision to retire is based on many factors and your personal circumstances. Some can’t afford to leave until they pay off their home […]
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Posted on Friday, 21st November 2014 by Cynthia Compton-Conley
Best Practices and the State of Audiological Care In my June post, How to Manage Your Own Hearing Health Care, I discussed the steps that should be taken to enhance your hearing, including identifying and achieving your hearing goals. While setting goals may sound trivial, research has shown that following clinical best-practices (including goal-setting) improves […]
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