What is QUALIFIED RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
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Early Retirment
Retiring from your Federal Job
For decades, the men and women of our civil service have walked the corridors of government, following a mission. But as many are now finding, reaching what we call the “finish line” is often just the beginning of a new, and perhaps more daunting, journey. Today, there is a clear divide. Some of you find
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The Role of Performance Evaluations
When RIF is being considered Every employee undergoes an annual evaluation. These evaluations are critical, as they form the foundation of any potential RIF list. Performance ratings are the paramount factor in the initial stage of identifying a pool of potentially impacted personnel. The Four Key Retention Factors Once the initial performance ratings have established
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A RIF conversation
The air in the breakroom felt thin. Alex had just poured his coffee when Jack cornered him, lowering his voice to a near whisper. “Alex,” Jack began, cutting to the chase, “who’s on the list to be RIF’d?” Alex, who had known Jack for nearly two decades, set his mug down. He considered Jack a
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Democracy is messy, but it has been our mess for 250 years
Democracy: messy Let’s be realistic—democracy is messy. Like, “spilled-coffee-on-your-shirt-while-running-late” messy. But compared to a “clean” government where one person or party decides everything? Our chaos is kind of a relief. Messy = debate. Debate = better laws. One party calling all the shots? That’s tyranny, and nobody wants that. Imagine a government run entirely by
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“I HATE MY FEDERAL JOB!”
In my 30 years working with federal employees, I have heard it all. At times, I feel I am thought of as Father Confessor. It makes me feel good when someone says they love their job, but my heart grieves for those that hate their job and are desperate to retire. Retirement is the only
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Supplement / SS Tax Earnings Test 2024
To be aware, one can plan life. The same goes for post-retirement and income from your FERS Supplement and Social Security. This is assessed to persons drawing these incomes and under the age of 62. An additional tax in the event you have a job or business. Based on income, it does not count investment
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I HATE MY (federal) JOB!
In my 30 years working with federal employees, I have heard it all. At times, I feel I am thought of as Father Confessor. It makes me feel good when someone says they love their job, but my heart grieves for those that hate their job and are desperate to retire. Retirement is the only
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REDUCTION IN FORCE
what fact and fiction? What concerns me, is what is said about this subject, which is far from fact, when in fact, as of this writing, much is unknown and not explained well to the federal employee. I am speaking loss of job and early retirement through a , RIF, VERA, and VSIP, the incentive
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Achieving Retirement, needs a sharp pencil and calculator:
Achieving retirement readiness is about both financial and mental preparation. It’s important to make sure you have both areas covered before you make the big move. Here are some tips and resources to help you prepare.
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