The Best Date to Retire
I usually hold off writing an article about the best date to retire till the end of the year.
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| Published: August 6, 2008
The Ups and Downs of COLAs
Did you know that cost-of-living adjustments to retiree annuities weren’t automatic until 1962?
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| Published: July 30, 2008
Changes in Retirement Benefits
The other day someone asked me when the rules for being vested in the retirement system changed from 10 years to 5, the number required under both CSRS and FERS to retire on either an immediate or deferred annuity at age 62.
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| Published: July 23, 2008
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Pretty Good for Government Work
Consider using a functional resume, rather than the more traditional chronological resume.
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| Published: December 21, 2005
Don't Be Your Own Worst Enemy
When we apply for positions either inside or outside the federal government, we often defeat ourselves by not emphasizing our strengths and why we are the ideal person for the job.
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| Published: November 30, 2005
Hot New Jobs
I bet that heading got your attention.
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| Published: October 26, 2005







