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This site provides a voice for federal employees and federal retirees who wish to share their knowledge with others. Our guest writers have many years of government service in a broad spectrum of fields and interests and can help explain complex issues for our site visitors.

Our Forums are devoted to guiding you through the federal retirement maze and includes information on all aspects of retirement including benefits, lifestyle, retiree employment opportunities, general retirement issues, and estate planning techniques. There is considerably more to retirement than meets the eye and this site and our expert forums will help you focus on the critical issues that we all must address at this time in our lives.

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All rights reserved. No part of the Forum's articles may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical. Including photocopying, without written permission from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quoted excerpts or in reviews. Web links to this page or to individual articles are permitted as long as full credit is provided with each link. Email to info@bookhavenpress.com or write to Bookhaven Press LLC, 249 Field Club Circle, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 to request reprint permissions.
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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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How to Become a Guest Writer

If you enjoy writing articles on interesting subjects targeted towards federal employees and retirees, consider sharing your life's experiences with Federal Retirement Network site visitors. Authors are encouraged to submit their article drafts to us upon signing our standard Guest Writers Agreement and faxing the signed copy to our office at 412-494-6926 or sending a scanned image of the signed document to to support@federalretirement.net, attention to editorial department. If you own your own business you can promote your products and services through your articles. Call Dennis Damp, President of Bookhaven Press LLC, at 412-494-6926 to discuss your interests further and to receive a copy of the standard agreement. 

General Terms & Conditions (Partial List)

  • Submitted articles are to be 500 to 1500 words written in either Microsoft Word, ASCI Text, or Word Perfect and submitted via email to bookhaven@aol.com.

  • Articles can be on any retirement benefits, finance, or lifestyle subject that the Service Provider has information to impart to our site visitors.  Comments received for submitted articles will be forwarded to the author. The author has the option to reply to comments if they desire. If the author replies to a comment, the author MUST submit a copy via email to bookhaven@aol.com for our records and for posting on the site if deemed appropriate.

  • The Service Provider agrees that no compensation will be paid by the Company for contributed articles or for any other activities associated with this agreement. The Company will not pay royalties, expenses or any other compensation of any kind for services provided. However, the Company will provide direct internet web links to the Service Provider’s web site and include a bio on the Guest Writer page. The Service Provider may also include links to their web site in all submitted articles.

  • Any copyrightable articles (collectively, the "Work Product") developed in whole or in part by the Service Provider in connection with the Services shall be the exclusive property of the Service Provider. The Service Providers extends unlimited and unrestricted use rights of all submitted articles and content to the Company. These rights will survive the term of the signed agreement and the Company retains the right to continue to use all submitted articles and content in any published work including but not limited to www.federalretirement.net.  

  • The author gives the Company permission to publish the Service Provider’s articles and content on the www.federalretirement.net Web site, or in any published work of the Company subject to the terms and conditions of the signed agreement. The Company has the right to accept or reject all submitted articles and content without exception or explanation to the Service Provider. The Service Provider also gives the Company the right to edit submitted articles and content as they see fit.  

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