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2012 COLA Update
Federal retirees in the CSRS retirement system will receive a COLA increase
of 3.6 percent in their annuities in 2012, while FERS retirees
will receive a 2.6 percent increase. Complete COLA
information is available on this site.
Retiree JOB Opportunities
Many job opportunities are available for federal retirees − and those planning to
retire soon − to earn additional income in retirement. Our
Jobs Board has updated listings targeted
to federal retirees. Many companies seek out retired federal employees due
to their government experience and contacts. You can also explore high
paying
opportunities for those that hold current Security Clearances.
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Early in Linda Sherman's federal career, one of her mentors told her,
"We do this mundane work so we have the money to do the work that we are
passionate about outside of work." This statement has never been true
for Linda. Linda stated that "she is blessed with the opportunity every
day to accomplish work she is passionate about. Assisting federal
employees in their transition into retirement, responding to complex
financial/benefit questions, and helping people make decisions
beneficial for themselves and their families is extremely fulfilling."
Read on for complete information.
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Benefits & Human Resources Forum Menu
- 1/22/2012 - Linda, Thank you for your reply. Your answers helped clear
up many questions! John
- 12/16/2011 - Thank you for your insight throughout this process which
has been very stressful. Have a great holiday. Linda L.
- 9/4/2011 - Thank you Linda!! This answers that question for me. OPM told
me to call DFAS who turned around and asked me to call OPM. My Civilian
Personnel Office had not a clue and our base finance told me to contact the
National Records Center (NRC). According to the Finance Office, the NRC
would tell me how to get my deposit back. I found
http://federalretirement.net
purely by accident. Glad I did. Thank you again!! F.C.
- 7/26/2011 - Last year you helped me get my Military Buy Back going and I
appreciate it. The differences between military active duty retirement and
active duty accomplished as a reservist was very confusing to people. It
took six months of back and forth to finally get it accomplished. Thank you.
You are definitely the expert! David
- 4/18/2011 - You are 100% correct in your guidance. I am extremely
appreciative of your support and cooperation in this matter. Thank you for
your professionalism and leadership in showing me the way forward. I have
gained a vast amount of knowledge from you in our communications. Take
care, and again, thank you very much for the solid advice and guidance.
Leonard.
- 9/20/2010 - Thank you very much for your guidance. Threading my way
through the legal system and trying to get a straight answer from OPM has
been very frustrating, and I appreciate the information you provided. It's
good to have an disinterested third party who's willing to share their
expertise. Thanks again, Darrell
- 9/18/2010 - Wow. Awesome email--thank you SO much for taking the time
to respond. You helped a lot. Ed
- 3/2/2010 - Thanks for the info. You have given me more info that I can
use in two days than I have received in the last 6 months. Thanks again Glen
- 2/4/2010 - This is very helpful. It’s hard enough getting through to
anyone at human resources to answer questions, let alone getting to someone
who can actually answer your questions. Your answers are clear, concise,
and to the point. Thanks so much. Best, Lisa
- 11/4/2009 - Thanks you so much for your informative response. You are
the first person who could explain this to me in a logical fashion. And yes
I will enjoy retirement (after 38 plus years of service). Kevin
 Linda
Sherman began her federal career in 1992 as a Palace Acquire Intern at Kirtland
Air Force Base. Through this excellent program she developed her knowledge in
all areas of human resources; and became an expert in employee management
relations and employee benefits. She has more than 16 years of federal
experience in human resources with the Department of Defense, Energy and
Agriculture. She earned a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and
a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.
In 2007, the Office of Personnel Management implemented a retirement and
financial education plan requiring federal agencies to provide financial
information to federal employees throughout their careers. In implementing this
plan, it became evident not all financial advisers contracted by the agencies
were aware of the complex rules surrounding federal benefits. Since federal
benefit technicians/specialists are specifically prohibited from offering advice
to employees, this often creates an information gap, requiring federal employees
and retirees to obtain accurate and up-to-date information about the various
financial options available to them on their own.
Linda intends to provide readers with unbiased information about a variety of
benefits and financial topics related to federal employees and to assist them in
making beneficial financial decisions for themselves and their families. She
looks forward to responding to your questions and concerns.
Limits of Liability
and Disclaimer of Warranty
While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in providing
retirement and benefits information, they make no representations or
warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of
this forum and Website, replies to site visitor questions, or prepared
articles, and they specifically disclaim any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and
strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You
should consult with a financial or human resource professional where
appropriate. The publisher and author are not privy to an individual's
Official Personnel File (OPF), federal employees and retirees should contact
the HR department that maintains their OPF to insure all aspects of their
personal situation is covered. Neither the publisher or author shall be
liable for any loss or any other commercial damages, including but not
limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
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