Dec 28, 2014

Federal Retirement Options


The Best Dates, and Phased Retirement, for Federal Employees in 2015


'...the answer just may lie in the new Phased Retirement program, which formally went into effect in August. The first applications were eligible to be submitted as of November....'


Reference: www.thinkadvisor.com
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Dec 15, 2014

U.S. Military personnel doesn't do well under Continuing Resolution / Omnibus budget plan


With Shutdown Avoided, Who Are Winners (And Losers) In 2015 Budget?


'...Pay raises for most federal employees, including the military, were preserved under the bill although capped at 1% (the military was hoping for 1.8%). Military civilian personnel didn’t fare quite so well: that portion of the budget was cut. ...'


Reference: www.forbes.com
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Nov 2, 2014

Death of the American Foundry: Foundry that originally cast aluminum letters and seals for the U.S. Postal Service to close


Foundry that cast Great Seal for ND Capitol calls it quits


'...Metal Arts started 75 years ago as a small foundry and finishing factory in Milwaukee, casting aluminum letters and seals for the U.S. Postal Service, according to its website. The firm soon expanded to bronze plaques and lettering for businesses, government and organizations, a business model that continued after L&H Manufacturing purchased it. - See more at: http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/21408/#sthash.RfedCtlk.dpuf...'


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Oct 26, 2014

OPM Disability Retirement Process


The Confluence of Factors During the OPM Disability Retirement Process


"...There is so much information “out there” – from the “5-step process” in filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits, to the “10 dos and don’ts” to obtain an OPM Disability Retirement; to the requirement of filing for SSDI; to multiple other acronyms which require a Ph.D. in a second, foreign language: FERS or CSRS; OPM; SSDI; CSRS-Offset; SF 3107; SF 2801; SF 3112A; the Supervisor’s ..."


Reference: www.fedsmith.com
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Oct 23, 2014

Inspector general criticizes the Secret Service for "a serious lapse in judgment"


Inspector General letter reveals new concerns about Secret Service


'...In a letter obtained by the Cox Washington Bureau, the Homeland Security inspector general criticizes the Secret Service for "a serious lapse in judgment."...'


Reference: www.wokv.com
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