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Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Federal Employee Handbooks

Taxes & Insurance

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How to Pare Your Property Tax

Published: July 16, 2015

You shouldn’t meekly accept a higher valuation on your home, and the higher taxes that result. A protest might lower …More

Limiting Your Property Taxes

Published: April 23, 2015

It may pay to appeal your property tax assessment. To succeed, you need a plan: * Learn the local rules. …More

Keeping Your Investments Balanced

Published: March 5, 2015

Rather than try to time the market, work with a basic asset allocation. Then sell the asset classes that are …More

Managing Mortgage Debt (Published: February 12, 2015)
Using Insurance as a Donation (Published: January 1, 2015)
Avoiding the ‘Wash Sale’ Rule (Published: December 18, 2014)
Special Rules for IRA Withdrawals (Published: November 13, 2014)
Tax Wins From Investment Losses (Published: September 18, 2014)
Trading Places to Avoid Taxes (Published: August 21, 2014)
Insurance Issues for Parents of Students (Published: June 19, 2014)
Avoiding the ‘Wash Sale’ Rule (Published: March 6, 2014)
Drive Down Teenage Auto Insurance Costs (Published: January 30, 2014)
Tax-Savvy Charitable Giving (Published: December 19, 2013)
Holding Down Disability Insurance Costs (Published: November 21, 2013)
Transfer Tactics for Securities (Published: October 21, 2013)
Home Sweet Home Office (Published: September 12, 2013)
Drive Down Teenage Auto Insurance Costs (Published: August 15, 2013)
Creating a Real Tax Shelter (Published: May 16, 2013)
Delaying Tactics on IRA Taxation (Published: April 3, 2013)
Cleaning Up after a Loss (Published: February 20, 2013)
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Retirement & Financial

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    While only small percentages of individual retirement account holders take early withdrawals from those savings […]

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TSP

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    The stock market hit a number of new records last week related to exuberance. This […]

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Retirement Benefits

  • Survivor Benefits Before, After Retirement Differ

    If you are a CSRS employee, your spouse will receive 55 percent of the annuity […]

  • Annual Leave Cash-in Just ahead for Retiring Employees
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    One reason many federal employees choose to retire around the turn of the year is […]

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Financial & Estate Planning

  • Relieving Your Survivors of the Burden of Funeral Planning

    Although no one wants to think about their own funeral arrangements, ignoring the issue can […]

  • Beneficiary Considerations for Your IRA
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    Chances are you’ve spent a certain amount of time on the creation of your will. […]

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Retirement Policy

  • Think Hard Before Taking Refund of Retirement Contributions

    If you’re thinking of leaving government without having reached retirement eligibility, you’ll need to decide […]

  • FEHB Coverage Rules for Your Survivors
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    For your surviving family members to continue your FEHB benefits enrollment after your death, both […]

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Taxes & Insurance

  • Assigning a FEGLI Policy Means Losing Much of the Control

    You can choose to assign—that is, transfer ownership of—Federal Employees Group Life Insurance coverage. This […]

  • Adjusting Your Withholdings for Cash Flow
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    Many people like the feeling of receiving a refund each year when they do their […]

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