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Congressional inaction would raise everyone's taxes

Attorney Tom O'Rourke joins host Bob Leins to discuss the effects on your IRS bills if Congress does nothing to prevent the expiration this year of the Bush-era tax cuts and benefits.
June 4, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , For Your Benefit , NITP , tax cuts , Tom ORourke

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The A-Z of the TSP

Hosts Bob Leins and Tammy Flanagan discuss the Roth TSP with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's executive director, Greg Long, Director of External Affairs Kim Weaver and Assistant General Counsel Laurissa Stokes.
May 14, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , For Your Benefit , Greg Long , Kim Weaver , Laurissa Stokes , Tammy Flanagan , Roth TSP , TSP , retirement , Andrew Mitchell

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In Depth interviews - May 18

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , John Hegarty , National Postal Mail Handlers Union , Thad Allen , Booz Allen , Coast Guard , NITP , Paul Strasser , DRC , FedRAMP , Roger Waldron , CGP , GSA Expo

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The ABC's of the TSP

Hosts Bob Leins and John Elloitt discuss the Roth TSP and whether the plan is right for you.
May 7, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , TSP , Roth TSP , NITP , Kim Weaver , Greg Long

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5 things feds should know about Roth TSP

The Thrift Savings Plan's Roth option rolls out today. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has been preparing for the new program for two years now, but despite the big push today many federal employees will actually have to wait to enroll in the new program. One of the largest federal payroll processors needs more time to upgrade its systems in preparation for the Roth option. Find information about which agencies are affected, as well as the five things feds should know about the Roth TSP below.

Tags: Roth TSP , TSP , Kim Weaver , pay and benefits , retirement , Ed Zurndorfer , Tammy Flanagan , Jack Moore

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In Depth - May 4

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: Francis Rose , In Depth , Brendan McGarry , Bloomberg Government , Roth TSP , Bob Sanders , Commander in Chief

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Estate planning

Estate planning specialist Marc Levine provides tips on how to prepare for your family's financial future.
April 30, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , estate planning , Marc Levine , trusts , powers of attorney , stand by guardians , For Your Benefit , retirement

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How to know if you'll be happy in retirement

Career coach Mike Townshend talks about what feds should think about as they plan for their retirement.
April 23, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , federal retirement , TSP , Mike Townshend , Carpe Diem Coaching Inc , For Your Benefit , John Elliott

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Economist: Roth TSP a good deal for young feds

Economist Dave Redden tells For Your Benefit that young people just starting in the federal service stand to gain the most from tax-free funds in retirement.

Tags: Pay & Benefits , retirement , Roth TSP , John Elliott , For Your Benefit , Andrew Mitchell

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The TSP program and the new federal employee

Economist Dave Redden joins host John Elliot to talk about investment options for federal employees.
April 16, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , retirement , TSP , Roth TSP , Social Security , social security tax cut , Dave Redden , John Elliott , For Your Benefit

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