Monday, July 15, 2013

Tax Friendly States for Retirees

State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees

Article Excerpt: "...comprehensive guide to taxes on retirement income, property, and purchases, as well as special tax breaks for seniors, in every state...."



Resource: www.kiplinger.com

Sunday, July 14, 2013

TSP stock funds down in June 2013

Down Month for TSP Stock Investors

Article Excerpt: "...Investors in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) would certainly like to see their investments go up each month. Unfortunately, that is not how the stock market works...."



Resource: www.fedsmith.com

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Social Security and the Special retirement supplement

Special retirement supplement and Social Security

Article Excerpt: "...I will receive the special retirement supplement. Until I turn 62, I will not be (possibly) paying into Social Security, so does that reduce the amount of Social Security I will receive..."



Resource: federaltimes.com

Special Retirement Supplement, Social Security, FERS,

Monday, July 1, 2013

Roadblocks to FERS and CSRS Federal Disability Retirement

FERS and CSRS Federal Disability Retirement: Common Roadblocks

Article Excerpt: "...What are the roadblocks and obstacles for a Federal Disability Retirement application, filed through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, whether under FERS or CSRS? ..."



Resource: www.fedsmith.com

Federal Disability Retirement, CSRS, FERS, Disability Retirement application,