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1099R Statements, Replacement Copies, & Upcoming Changes

Posted on Friday, 8th February 2013 by Dennis Damp

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My 1099R arrived from OPM this week and annuitants should have also received their Notice of Annuity Adjustments, Form R1 20-53 (REV. 12/12), that outlines your new 2013 status and payments. The annuity adjustment statement includes the 1.7% COLA increase and lists any changes to your insurance and elective payments. Each year we receive many […]

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IRA CONTRIBUTION LIMITS RISE FOR 2013

Posted on Friday, 1st February 2013 by Paul Risser

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Save a little more for retirement.  Presented by Paul H. Risser Time to boost your IRA balance. In 2013, you can contribute up to $5,500 to your Roth or traditional IRA. If you will be 50 or older by the end of 2013, your contribution limit is actually $6,500 this year thanks to the IRS’s […]

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Important IRS Adjustments For 2013

Posted on Tuesday, 4th December 2012 by Paul Risser

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IRAs & workplace retirement plans have higher contribution limits. Presented by Paul H. Risser The IRS has set annual contribution limits for IRAs, 401(k)s, TSPs and other retirement plans higher for 2013, and made other important adjustments for inflation as well. Here is an overview of some notable changes just announced. The 2013 IRA contribution […]

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Open Season Tips, Direct Deposit Changes, & Retiree Job Opportunities

Posted on Wednesday, 14th November 2012 by Dennis Damp

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It’s that time of year again and we all know that our health care premiums, in most cases, will be going up. The (FEHB) Program premiums will increase by 3.4 percent in 2013, which is lower than last year’s increase of 3.8 percent.  The average premium increase for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance […]

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Size Matters, Especially in Retirement

Posted on Thursday, 25th October 2012 by Dennis Damp

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Retirees are getting hit from all directions with hidden taxes, reduced purchasing power, increased healthcare, gas, food, and necessity costs. The size of our annuities, savings accounts and investments are shrinking due to a dramatically increased money supply when we truly need them to maintain our standard of living. Retirees often depend on interest from […]

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Are You Considering A Move or Vacation Home Purchase After You Retire?

Posted on Wednesday, 16th May 2012 by Dennis Damp

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My wife and I recently moved for the tenth time since we married in 1969; Seven years after I retired at age 55! We are both in our early 60s and a move at any age is STRESSFUL. We’ve been looking for many years now and found a home that covered most on our must-have […]

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How Much Retirement Income Will You Really Need?

Posted on Sunday, 22nd April 2012 by Paul Risser

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Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. Presented by Paul H. Risser What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end salary to live comfortably in retirement. This estimate is frequently repeated … but […]

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Don’t Get Burned by Your Old Divorce Decree

Posted on Saturday, 31st March 2012 by Ann Ozuna

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Do you know what that divorce from years ago is going to do to your federal retirement? Even though you may be a couple of years away from retirement, early out offers and changes in retirement law may tempt you to jump ship and retire sooner than you had originally planned.  That old divorce decree […]

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