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NEWS
- Border officers get retirement benefits boost 07/07/08 A legislative provision that took effect over the weekend gives Customs and Border Protection officers law enforcement status.
- Lawmakers say retired feds, government paying double for drug coverage 05/13/08 House Democrats launch an inquiry into coordination between OPM and Medicare agency.
- Army Reserve broadens recruiting efforts 04/15/08 Public-private partnerships seek to benefit both military and industry.
- OPM adds substance abuse services to federal health plan 04/08/08 Most employees' insurance will cover a medical procedure that screens for alcohol and drug abuse.
- Report identifies top 10 management challenges facing next administration 03/31/08 Skyrocketing cost of health care, retirement programs could squeeze out other critical policy priorities, according to think tank.
- Legislation would allow more feds to cash out sick leave at retirement 03/10/08
- Feds need more respect, better benefits, says congressman 03/07/08
- Riskier TSP funds post losses for February 03/03/08
- OPM launches electronic retirement system 02/25/08
- TSP tech upgrade progressing, officials say 02/19/08
- Extra funds could help Social Security improve claims processing 02/07/08
- Bush seeks repeal of law enforcement benefits for CBP officers 02/06/08
- January a tough month for TSP returns 02/01/08
- New retirement claims system not ready for rollout, GAO says 02/01/08
- Air Force employee celebrates 60 years of federal service 01/29/08
RETIREMENT PLANNING
By Tammy Flanagan
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WEB HEADLINES
- 401K dreams fall apart:Crisis has many reducing savings, postponing retirement (The Star-Ledger)
- Congressional candidates sound off on future of Social Security (The Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
- Factcheck.org: More Social Security Spin (Newsweek)
- New online benefit courses offered to civilian employees (The Base 68113)
- CAUSEY: Market-timers taking biggest risk (The Washington Times)
RESOURCES
- Federal Retirement Benefits Calculator
- OPM Retirement Services Page
- Federal Employee Health Benefits Program
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Social Security Online
- For links to a much wider variety of retirement-related links, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Retirement Resources Page
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