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FERS Sick Leave Conversion

The National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2647) was signed by the President that now allows FERS employees similar sickleave benefits as CSRS employees. However, the credit is phased in with a 50 percent credit for those who retire now and full conversion after January 1, 2014. Go to our Sickleave section for complete details and a conversion calculator. More to come.

   

 

RETIREMENT PLANNING GUIDE

 
 

Federal Employee's CSRS & FERS Federal Civil Service Retirement
& Financial Planning Resources

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PREPARATION is the key to a successful retirement. This site, based on my 35+ years of federal government service, extensive research, and input from our experts in key fields will help Federal and Postal employees make the transition from active federal employee to an informed, financially prepared, and involved retiree. Current retirees will also find the information and answers they need.   

I attended  several retirement seminars prior to retiring and returned with more questions than answers. This site fills the gap and will help you determine if you are financially, emotionally and physically ready for retirement. You will also be able to estimate your retirement income, understand benefit options, estimate survivor income with an easy-to-follow checklist, complete retirement forms, explore financial issues including TSP options, understand basic estate planning options, find jobs in retirement if desired, and we direct you to other resources to finalize your plans. 

  Dennis V. Damp

Retired FAA federal manager and site host

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Dennis Damp

Dennis Damp, the host of our Lifestyle & Employment Forum, is the author of 23 books and a recognized government employment expert. He retired at age 55 with 35 years government service and has been a guest on hundreds of radio talk shows and CNN's Your Money and Lou Dobbs shows. His books have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, and U.S. News & World Report.

 

Linda Duncan, Benefits Forum HostLinda Duncan, host of our Benefits & Finance Forum, worked for the Department of Defense and Energy for 16 years in human resources. She is an expert in employee benefits with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas State University. Linda is pursuing a masters-level program at Kansas State University to attain her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credentials. She currently works for mgm, LLC, a financial planning firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

Chcuk Jumpeter, host of the Wellsness & Health Forum

Chuck Jumpeter, host of our Wellness & Health Forum, is the owner of Jumpeter Wellness Associates and founder of the East End Health Consortium (EEHC) in Riverhead, NY. Chuck retired in 2006 with 40 years government service and he has lectured in the field of wellness and nutrition throughout Eastern Long Island, North Eastern PA, and at the FAA’s headquarters in Jamaica, NY.