Retirement & Financial Planning Report Extra: Monday, November 1, 2004
* Publisher's Note From Don Mace ** FEDweek A 100% Veteran Owned Business SPECIAL NOTE FROM DON MACE, PUBLISHER, FEDWEEK FEDWEEK'S 2005 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK-THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE Dear Federal Employee, Over the 30-plus years that I've been writing news for federal employees I think I've seen just about all there is to see when it comes to your federal pay and your benefits. And I've seen, all too many times, how employees-even after careers spanning decades-get nailed by laws or regs they just didn't know anything about, and were at a loss as to how to get themselves out of these administrative (and sometimes legal) jams. And I've seen them lose money simply by not knowing enough about their pay and benefits. In short, they needed help. So, I set about gathering pertinent laws and regs from all over the federal government, interpreting them so they would make sense to everyone, and then put them into a single volume that employees can use to become fully aware of the benefits they are entitled to (and should be receiving), their job protections, and their often complicated compensation systems. I named it, appropriately enough, the Federal Employees Handbook. We have just published the brand new 2005 version and it contains the absolute latest critical information that affects you and your family. Our 2005 Federal Employees Handbook is not a mere collection of government handouts, dot com downloads or simple paste jobs; it's thoughtful and written in plain-English-just for you- by our veteran-team of federal experts that will keep you out of trouble and make you aware of potential pitfalls-as well as opportunities. You know you're getting a top quality, well-written and thoroughly researched publication when you see the genuine "FEDweek" logo. Below is a more detailed look at our New 2005 Federal Employees Handbook. Please pass the word along to your colleagues and please do read on. As always, my best to you, Don Mace Publisher, FEDweek ************************************************************* For Immediate Release To All Federal Employees and Agencies ************************************************************* The 2005 Federal Employees Handbook Just Published-- Now Available For Immediate Shipment The #1 Selling Publication to the federal community, THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK Has Just Been Completely Updated and Expanded for 2005 and is Now Available for Immediate Shipment for Bulk Federal Agency Distribution and Individual Orders to Federal Employees. Go to http://www.fedweek.com/feh.htm or please continue reading. Please Pass This Important Publication/Press Release Along to Your Colleagues! *********************************************************** 2005 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK Just Published! Please Continue Reading or go to http://www.fedweek.com/feh.htm to place your secure order online. For 2005, the Federal Employees Handbook has been completely revised and expanded and is still only $9.95! Written by our veteran team of experts, the 2005 Federal Employees Handbook contains the very latest critical information on your federal pay and benefits and workplace policies and will help you take full advantage of your opportunities and avoid costly mistakes. Take a look at just some of what's new for 2005 in this handbook: Special personnel rules affecting the federal employees becoming part of the new Department of Homeland Security The correct procedures in case of terrorist attack or other emergencies The latest information the new Long-Term Care Program: Eligibility, benefit choices, and premium considerations The government's new "alternative" hiring authorities that can affect current employees as well as outside applicants What the new government-wide buyout and early out authorities mean: when they will be offered, the restrictions applying, and your chances of getting an offer Situations in which it might make sense-or not-for you to drop your FEHB coverage for Tricare or CHAMPVA coverage New policies on keeping frequent traveler benefits earned while on official travel for personal use New policies on limitations of premium pay Flexible spending accounts-who can use them, for what, and how much they might be worth to you The latest on pay flexibilities that agencies can use to increase your pay apart from basic salary increases The new hostile fire pay authority Latest policies on building your Thrift Savings Plan account through "catch-up" contributions New requirements to allow employees to telecommute TSP's new computer system How to coordinate coverage under FEHB and Tricare The latest on benefits such as student loans, childcare subsidies and public transit subsidies that can put added money in your pocket The new authority for agencies to reimburse employees for expenses needed for professional credentials Policies that restrict the giving and acceptance of gifts by federal employees What the newly revised policies on premium pay could mean to your work schedule and compensation New policies on continued government-paid health insurance for federally employed Reservists called to active duty The latest on ethic rules, such as restrictions on giving and acceptance of gifts by federal employees An explanation of the little-publicized referral bonus authority An explanation of the relationship between FEHB and the new federal long-term care insurance benefit The latest on pay flexibilities that can put more money in your pocket And much more! PLUS, COMPLETELY UPDATED INFORMATION ON: Federal Pay Systems, Pay and Compensation Policies, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, The Thrift Savings Plan, Social Security, Medicare, Taxation of Federal Benefits, General Employment and Workplace Rules, Employment Restrictions, Veterans' Rights and Preference, On-the-Job Injuries and Illnesses, Downsizing Policies, Directory of Unions and Other Groups, Appealing Agency Actions Against You, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Leave and Other Forms of Time Off, Survivor Benefits Travel, Transportation, Per Diem and Relocation Allowances, And much, much more! *********************************************************** HOW TO GET YOUR 2005 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK The 2005 Federal Employees Handbook is still only $9.95 (plus $4.00 s&h) and you can go to http://www.fedweek.com/feh.htm to place your secure order online or call our 24 hour order line at (888) 333-9335. You may also mail your order request with payment of $13.95($9.95 plus $4.00 s&h) to FEDweek: P.O. 5519, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Quantity Discounts Are Available For Federal Agency and Library Distribution: Quantity discounts are available for federal agency Distribution. To view these discounts go to http://www.fedweek.com/feh.htm or ask one of our representatives about them when you call to place your order. *********************************************************** FEDweek Publisher, Don Mace VP of Marketing, Kevin Couch Website: http://www.fedweek.com 11541 Nuckols Rd. Suite D Glen Allen, VA 23059 (804) 288-5321 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are subscribed to armedforcesnews as [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
