President Obama Nominates Bob McDonald Secretary of the VA
The work of the Federal Government, particularly for an agency like the VA, is too complex and time sensitive for one entity not to know what another is doing. Collaboration and corroboration must take place with integrity to ensure customers are getting even more than the service they expect.
Taking Care of Vets and Their Families
The Department of Veteran Affairs has a most noble mission to care for those who defend the nation.
The Inherent Dilemmas of a Schedule “A” Appointee
Since the federal government has not been able to comply with the mandated orders we are being alarmingly alerted to the fact that if we, the public, do not comment, and with specificity, spell out to them how to comply with the law the federal government, in essence, will not and cannot meet the obligations and responsibilities spelled out under the laws as to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Is The Pension ‘Survivor Benefit’ Best For You? by Todd Carmack
you may be able to use the costs associated with your Survivor Benefit and purchase a life insurance policy that provides your spouse and or your heirs with a much greater benefit. by Todd Carmack
NEWSLETTER WEEKLY/SUMMER LEAVE BLUES
Summer has officially come out to play and we are all ready to have fun in the sun. Summer also means vacations and travel. Those anticipating retirement should be cognizant of balancing their resources between now and retirement. That simply means keeping in mind the added value your annual leave can bring to your retirement future. Annual leave […]
VCD: Your Retirement Income Can Be Increased
In my research I have heard the Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP) described as: “The Best Kept Secret in CSRS”, “The hidden Treasure That No One Seems to Find” and “A Golden Opportunity to Create Tax Free Income”. Mark Sprague, San Luis Obispo, California
Federal Retirement: Have The Talk
We have discussed at great lengths the reality of death and what must happen in order to execute the final business of our lives. I shared these ideas and stories to remind us and to give us the impetus to have the talk.
Thrift Savings Plan / Power of Attorney (POA)
There are circumstances where the death of a loved one is so overwhelming, taking care of necessary business might have to be delegated to someone else – this is where the TSP Power of Attorney would come into play.
TSP Payments to Beneficiaries
When a family member passes away most of us are not only pained by the passing but saturated with how to pay for the arrangements and everything else that comes with death.
TSP 17 Distributions at Death
When an individual passes away who was a participant in the TSP and has a valid designation of beneficiary form on file on the date of death, the TSP will make the distribution accordingly.
