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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.  

   

 

Financial Planning Forum- Hosted by Paul H. Risser, ChFEBC

 

Paul Risser began his work in the financial industry in 2000 with the vision of helping people through proper financial planning. In 2001, he founded Risser Financial Services and in 2007, Paul attained the designation of Chartered Federal Employee Benefit Consultant (ChFEBC). As an Investment Advisor Representative with Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc., Paul holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses.

Paul enjoys talking with federal employees and integrating their federal benefits along with their personal finances.
 
“I want to help folks understand all of the options available to them”, says Paul. “For many federal employees, this can be an overwhelming process, so I work with them to help create a simple, easy to understand financial plan.”

Read on for complete information.  

 
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Introduction (Continued)

Paul RisserRisser Financial Services (www.risserfinancial.com) is an independent financial services company  providing access to professional asset management, business retirement plans, and federal employee benefits. Areas that our financial professionals cover include, but are not limited to investment planning, estate planning, retirement, retirement planning, college funding, and insurance planning.

Paul's company is based on the principle that education and understanding of your current financial situation is vital to successfully make prudent decisions concerning your future financial condition.

Paul's years of experience helped him design an hour presentation, Federal Employee Benefit Basics, which explains the basics of annuity computation, life insurance, and the TSP. He has presented this program for numerous federal agencies and also offers this program as a webinar.

As a host, Paul will be contributing insightful articles on economic trends and retirement planning. It is through this service that Paul hopes to continue his mission to help federal employees develop a successful retirement plan for a sound financial future.

Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with and securities and investment advisory services offered through Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., (TFA) Member FINRA, SIPC &  Registered Investment Advisor. Non Securities products and services are not offered through Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. TFA and Risser Financial Services are not affiliated.

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Paul Risser is licensed to sell securities in the following states: CA, CO , DE, FL, KY, MD, NY, OH, PA, VA, WI and WV. 

 

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