Maximizing Your Federal CSRS Benefits

Maximizing Your Federal CSRS Benefits
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Getting And Keeping Important Documents Together
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CSRS Magic Numbers

When Can You Retire?

You’re Eligible to Retire – Now What?
What We Will Cover Today: You’re Eligible to Retire – Now What?

How Much Will Your Pension Be?
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If You’re Married, Should You Take Survivor Benefits?
What We Will Cover Today: If You’re Married, Should You Take Survivor Benefits?

What If You Become Disabled Before Retirement?
What We Will Cover Today: What If You Become Disabled Before Retirement?

Can You Collect Social Security If You’re Eligible?
What We Will Cover Today: Can You Collect Social Security If You’re Eligible?

Do I Get Raises In Retirement?
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What Are Your Choices In TSP While You’re Working?
What We Will Cover Today: What Are Your Choices In TSP While You’re Working?

Understanding The Impact Of Your TSP In Retirement
What We Will Cover Today: Understanding The Impact Of Your TSP In Retirement

The Best Benefit You’ve Never Heard Of
What We Will Cover Today: The Best Benefit You’ve Never Heard Of

How To Choose The Best Health Plan For You And Your Family
What We Will Cover Today: How To Choose The Best Health Plan For You And Your Family

Maximizing The Value Of The Flexible Spending Plan
What We Will Cover Today: Maximizing The Value Of The Flexible Spending Plan

How FEGLI Works For You

FLTCIP 2.0 – The Longest Acronym In Federal Benefits
What We Will Cover Today: FLTCIP 2.0 – The Longest Acronym In Federal Benefits

Tax Implications While Working
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Rules Of Thumb For Retirement Planning

What Are Your Investment Alternatives?
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Understanding Diversification
What We Will Cover Today: Understanding Diversification

How Do You Create Income From Your TSP In Retirement?
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Tax Implications for Retirement -
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What Else Do You Need To Pay Attention To?
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Do You Really Need A Will (And All Those Other Documents)?
What We Will Cover Today: Do You Really Need A Will (And All Those Other Documents)?

Retirement Planning - How Do You Get Started?

Important Documents Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
DD214 – Certifies Military Service SF-50’s – Official Personnel File Social Security Statement Marriage Certificate (if married) Divorce Decree (if divorced) Beneficiary Forms Last Paycheck – SF Thrift Savings Plan – TSP 3 FEGLI – SF Annuity (if single) - SF 2808 (CSRS) 28

Most Common Reasons for Retirement Processing Delays
Civil Service Retirement System offsets apply and the annuitant is older than 62. Part-time service is involved. Service has been refunded or a deposit for service is needed. Receipt of workers' compensation is indicated. Military retirement pay is involved. Unpaid military deposits are present and the annuitant is older than 62, or the employee was first covered by retirement deductions on or after Oct. 1, 1982. Excess leave without pay (defined as more than six months) is present on the record. The application includes unverified or missing service. The employees has elected an insurable interest (a survivor benefit option available under the Civil Service Retirement System) No survivor election is made. (Remember - Even if you are unmarried at the time of retirement, don't leave this section of the retirement application blank.) A court order for a divorce requires apportionment of the annuity. The submission by the agency is incomplete and is missing key data needed for calculating interim payments. According to OPM, 23 percent of all claims received are missing one or more records and 11 percent are not received during the first 30 days.

Magic Numbers Ages 55 = Earliest age to retire on unreduced annuity FEGLI premiums for Options A and B increase significantly Access to TSP without 10% excise penalty if you separate or retire

Magic Numbers Ages 59½ = Access to TSP Funds for one-time withdrawal if still working Penalty-free access to IRA’s, 401(k)’s, etc. 62 = Earliest eligibility for Social Security benefits 65 = Eligible for Medicare 70 = Latest eligibility for Social Security benefits 70½ = Must begin taking at least minimum withdrawals from tax-qualified accounts (TSP, IRA’s)

Magic Numbers Years of Service 41 years and 11 months – maximum amount of service annuity can be calculated on 30 years – needed to qualify for unreduced annuity if younger than age 60 5 years – least amount of years you can work and qualify for an annuity

Savings Amount Needed At Retirement
Magic Numbers Savings Amount Needed At Retirement $1,000,000

CSRS and CSRS Offset CSRS
Employees hired prior to 12/31/83 who have at least 5 years of service at 1/1/87 Contribute 7% of pay to Civil Service Retirement System

CSRS and CSRS Offset CSRS Offset –
All employees hired after 12/31/83 are required to be covered by Social Security CSRS employees with break in service of +1 year with 5 years of CSRS employment who were rehired after 12/31/83 Contribute 7% of pay which is divided between: CSRS = .80% Social Security = 6.2% Benefits reduced at age 62 by portion of Social Security earned as federal employee

CSRS - Retiring On an Immediate, Unreduced Annuity
Age Years of Service Involuntary Early Out With Reduction = 1/6 of 1% for each month employee retires prior to age 55 (2% per year) Any age

Best Dates to Retire The last day of the month or first 3 days of a new month End of a pay period - Accrue sick leave and annual leave for that pay period Beginning of a new year - Rollover maximum annual leave - Receive COLA on payout of annual leave - Pay taxes in new year

January 3, 2013 – Best of the Best
Best Dates to Retire –2012 January 3, 2013 – Best of the Best 39

Best Dates to Retire –2012 February 1, 2 or 3 March 1 or 2 April 2 or 3 May 1, 2 or 3 June 1 (also end of pay period) July 2 or 3 August 1, 2 or 3 September 3 (also holiday) October 1, 2 or 3 November 1 or 2 (also end of pay period) December 3 January 1, 2 or 3, 2013

Components to Calculate Federal Annuity
Years of Service Based on Retirement Service Computation Date High 3 Average Salary % Formula Based on Years of Service

Retirement Service Computation Date
Based on time between appointment and separation where deductions are withheld. It includes: Leave without pay (up to six months/calendar year) Part-time service prior to 4/7/ Full credit for eligibility and annuity computation Part-time service on or after 4/7/ Full credit for eligibility – prorated for annuity computation Intermittent days worked (WAE 260-day year) Military service/Deposits/Re-deposits (SF 2803)

CSRS - Buying Back Military Time To Add To Your Creditable Service
Employee Under CSRS Before 10/1/1982 Make Deposit of 7% of Basic Pay + Interest = Credit for eligibility and annuity Do Not Make Deposit and Are Not Eligible for Social Security = Credit for eligibility and annuity Do Not Make Deposit and Are Eligible for Social Security at Age 62 = Credit for eligibility but no credit for annuity after age 62 Employee Under CSRS On/After 10/1/1982 Deposit Required = No deposit – No Credit for eligibility or annuity

Deposits For Service Prior to 10-1-1982:
Deposit Made = 100% for eligibility and annuity computation Deposit Not Made = 100% for eligibility and annuity reduced by 10% of deposit due For Service After : Deposit Not Made = 100% for eligibility and NO credit for annuity computation

Re-deposits Contributions Not Refunded:
100% for eligibility and annuity computation Contributions Refunded: Re-deposit made = 100% for eligibility and annuity computation Re-deposit NOT made and service ended before = 100% for eligibility and annuity actuarially reduced Re-deposit NOT made and service ended after = 100% for eligibility and NO credit for annuity computation

Part-time Service Any part-time service prior to April 7, 1986 counts 100% toward eligibility and annuity calculation Any part-time service after April 7, 1986 counts 100% toward eligibility but is prorated for annuity calculation 46

Annual Leave Can carryover up to 240 hours of unused leave per year
Employee Type Less than 3 years of service* 3 years but less than 15 years of service* 15 or more years of service* Full-time employees ½ day (4 hours) for each pay period 3/4 day (6 hours) for each pay period, except 1¼ day (10 hours) in last pay period 1 day (8 hours) for each pay period Part-time employees** 1 hour of annual leave for each 20 hours in a pay status 1 hour of annual leave for each 13 hours in a pay status 1 hour of annual leave for each 10 hours in a pay status Can carryover up to 240 hours of unused leave per year Paid out as lump sum for any unused hours at retirement 47

Sick Leave Accrue 4 hours per pay period for sick leave. Sick leave is NOT included for creditable service – it is used for annuity calculation purposes only. 48

1,125 Hours

Creditable Service Calculation
Year Month Day Planned Retirement Date ____ _______ ____ Retirement SCD ____ _______ ____ Creditable Service ____ _______ ____ Unused Sick Leave ____ _______ ____ Total Creditable Service ____ _______ ____ 2013 1 3 1980 8 14 32 4 19 6 14 32 11 3 Days Left Over!

High 3 Average Does NOT include:
Average of your base + locality pay over any 3 consecutive years of creditable service Does NOT include: Bonuses Overtime Military Pay Cash Awards Holiday Pay Travel Pay

High-3 Calculation 74,025 76,912 79,219 79,219 79,219 Year Salary
2008 _____________ 2009 _____________ 2010 _____________ 2011 _____________ 2012 _____________ 2013 _____________ 2014 _____________ 2015 _____________ 2016 _____________ 2017 _____________ 74,025 76,912 Add last three years together and divide by 3 $79,219 79,219 79,219 79,219

Add’l years = # of years X 2% x High 3
Calculating Your CSRS Annuity Years of Service X High 3 Average X % Formula = Annual Annuity 1st 5 years = 5 X 1.5% x High 3 = 7.5% 2nd 5 years = 5 X 1.75% x High 3 = 8.75% Add’l years = # of years X 2% x High 3 At 30 years of service = 56.25% of High 3 Maximum benefit = 41 years / 11 months = 80% ***Sick leave counts toward your Years of Service for annuity computation but cannot be counted for eligibility***

Calculating Your CSRS Annuity
Quick Calc: (Number of years/months of service – 2) X = %

Annuity Calculation High-3 Average ________________
Creditable Service % ____________ = Annual Annuity ______________ / 12 = Monthly Annuity __________ $79,219 $49,181 $4,098 Present Value: $1,006,787

CSRS - Survivor Benefits Provides 0% - 55% of annuity at a cost of $1- ~10% Available to: Current spouse Former spouse Insurable interest Minor children MUST keep at least minimal survivor benefit to allow spouse to continue health benefits if employee passes away 58

CSRS Survivor Benefits - Alternatives
Use portion of survivorship cost from annuity to purchase life insurance Year Age Monthly Monthly Survivor’s Monthly Annual Accum. Annuity Annuity Monthly Difference Diff. Annual No Surv W/Surv Annuity Diff. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,957 3,903 259 25 300 300 $8,044

CSRS Survivor Benefits - Alternatives $345/month purchases $466,400 in permanent life insurance with premiums and death benefit guaranteed Cost of survivor annuity is paid prior to taxes being deducted. Cost of life insurance is paid with after-tax dollars. Death benefits are paid to beneficiary income-tax free If spouse passes away first – death benefit can be assigned to someone else Total cost in 20 years is $90,844 vs. $119,427 60

Disability Retirement
No longer able to perform in your position and not qualified for any other position in same location at same grade/pay May earn up to 80% of fed pay in private sector job Health and life insurance continue if previously insured for 5 years Must have at least 5 years creditable service to apply Employee (or agency, guardian, or interested person if incapacitated) must apply for benefits

Disability Retirement
Benefits are calculated as follows: Guaranteed = lesser of annuity based on High-3 average salary and creditable service as of retirement date + years to age 60 OR 40% of High-3 average salary Actual earned annuity, if greater 22 years of service

Social Security Benefits
Become eligible by earning 40 “credits” Receive full benefits based on year you were born Birth Year Full Benefits 1937 65 66 1938 mos 1955 mos 1939 mos 1956 mos 1940 mos 1957 mos 1941 mos 1958 mos 1942 mos 1959 mos 1960 + 67

Other members of your family may receive benefits based on your work history: Spouse: 50% of yours or 100% of their own (whichever is higher) Child (up to age 18): 50% Former spouse: - Married at least 10 years - Age 62

Your survivors may also be eligible to receive benefits on your work history: Spouse you’ve been married to for at least 9 months who is age 60 or older Child under age 18 (19 if still in school) or any age if disabled before age 18 Former spouse you were married to for at least 10 years

By delaying taking Social Security until your full retirement age, you can increase your benefits by 20% - 30%. You’ll get an additional 20% for waiting until age 70. You can also begin taking benefits and use a Social Security option that lets you repay those benefits at an older age and begin receiving the higher amount!

Benefits are based on Average Indexed Monthly Earnings “AIME” Formula for calculating your benefits: 90% of first $767 AIME Plus 32% of AIME from $767-$4,624 Plus 15% of AIME over $4,624 Earnings limit before full retirement age = $14,640* (For every $2 over you give back $1) Year of full retirement age = $38,880* (For every $3 over you give back $1) * 2012 Limits

CSRS Offset @ 62 CSRS annuity is reduced by the lesser of:
The difference between Social Security benefit calculated with and without the Offset years OR Social Security benefit as estimated at multiplied by the number of Offset years divided by 40

Social Security Benefits and Your Federal Annuity
The Windfall Elimination Provision was enacted in 1986 to cause people eligible for both a pension based on non-covered employment (e.g., CSRS, CSRS Offset and FERS Transferees employees) and Social Security to have their Social Security calculated using a different formula. The main exclusion is for workers with more than 30 years of substantial earnings under Social Security.

Windfall Elimination Provision
Substantial Earnings Years Replacement Factor 30 years % 29 years % 28 years % 27 years % 26 years % 25 years % 24 years % 23 years % 22 years % 21 years % 20 years %

Government Pension Offset
If you can’t have your own Social Security benefit – can you get your spouse’s? To determine eligibility, subtract 2/3 of government pension from spouse’s Social Security benefit. If the answer is greater than zero, you are eligible for that benefit.

Government Pension Offset
Spouse’s Social Security Benefit $1,340 Your Federal Annuity Benefit ($3,000)x .66% ($1,980) ($ 640) You are eligible for…………

Cost of Living Adjustments
Prior to retirement based on amount approved in legislation by Congress each year. After retirement: % Increase of Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers Effective December 1/appears on January 1 annuity payment Prorated if you retire in middle of year 2009 COLA = 5.8% - Highest since 1982 2010 COLA = 0% COLA = 0% COLA = 3.6%

A Short History of the TSP
Implemented in January 1988 S and I Funds added in May 2001 Everyone could participate up to IRS limits in 2005 Largest defined contribution plan in the US with $295* Billion in assets, ~4.5 million participants with 68% of CSRS employees participating average annual return was 19.4% average annual return was (.94%) * as of 12/31/2011 75

What’s New With TSP Four provisions in Tobacco Act of 2009 affected TSP: Creation of Roth TSP - May 7 Automatic enrollment for new federal employees New survivorship options Option to create mutual fund choices for investment Updated website! 76

What’s New With TSP The treatment of... Traditional TSP Roth TSP
Contributions Pre-tax After tax Your paycheck Taxes are deferred, so less taken out of your paycheck Taxes are paid upfront, so more money comes out of your paycheck Transfers in Transfers allowed from eligible employer plans and traditional IRAs Transfers allowed from Roth 401(k)s, Roth 403(b)s, and Roth 457(b)s Transfers out Transfers allowed to eligible employer plans, traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs Transfers allowed to Roth 401(k)s, Roth 403(b)s, Roth 457(b)s, and Roth IRAs Withdrawals Taxable when withdrawn Tax free earnings if 5 years have passed since January 1 of the year you made your first Roth contribution AND you are age 59 1/2 or older 77

TSP Options While You’re Working
Amount of Contributions Allocation How Much You Borrow Withdrawals After Age 59 ½ 78

Thrift Savings Plan 2012 Contribution Limits – $17,000 – under age 50
+$ 5,500 – catch-up contributions age 50 or better $22,500 TOTAL 2012 No Government Match 79

Accessing Your TSP Account
You will need: 13-digit Account Number Issued by TSP PIN Number Issued by TSP You may customize your User ID by logging on to TSP website: Can change both your sign-on and your password 80

Thrift Savings Plan G Fund –
Offers the opportunity to earn rates of interest similar to those of long-term Government securities but without any risk of loss of principal and very little volatility of earnings. The G Fund is invested in short-term U.S. Treasury securities specially issued to the TSP. Payment of principal and interest is guaranteed by the U.S. Government. Thus, there is no “credit risk.” The interest rate resets monthly and is based on the weighted average yield of all outstanding Treasury notes and bonds with 4 or more years to maturity. Earnings consist entirely of interest income on the securities. Interest on G Fund securities has, over time, outpaced inflation and 90-day T-bills. 81

Thrift Savings Plan F Fund –
Offers the opportunity to earn rates of return that exceed those of money market funds over the long term with relatively low risk. The objective of the F Fund is to match the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, a broad index representing the U.S. bond market. • The risk of nonpayment of interest or principal (credit risk) is relatively low because the fund includes only investment-grade securities and is broadly diversified. However, the F Fund has market risk (the risk that the value of the underlying securities will decline) and prepayment risk (the risk that the security will be repaid before it matures). • Earnings consist of interest income on the securities and gains (or losses) in the value of securities. 82

Thrift Savings Plan C Fund –
Offers the opportunity to earn a potentially high investment return over the long term from a broadly diversified portfolio of stocks of large and medium-sized U.S. companies. The objective of the C Fund is to match the performance of the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) Index, a broad market index made up of stocks of 500 large to medium-sized U.S. companies. There is a risk of loss if the S&P 500 Index declines in response to changes in overall economic conditions (market risk). Earnings consist of gains (or losses) in the prices of stocks, and dividend income. 83

Thrift Savings Plan S Fund –
Offers the opportunity to earn a potentially high investment return over the long term by investing in the stocks of small and medium-sized U.S. companies. The objective of the S Fund is to match the performance of the Dow Jones Wilshire 4500 Completion (DJW 4500) Index, a broad market index made up of stocks of U.S. companies not included in the S&P 500 Index. There is a risk of loss if the DJW 4500 Index declines in response to changes in overall economic conditions (market risk). Earnings consist of gains (or losses) in the prices of stocks, and dividend income. 84

Thrift Savings Plan I Fund –
Offers the opportunity to earn a potentially high investment return over the long term by investing in the stocks of companies in developed countries outside the United States. The objective of the I Fund is to match the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index. There is a risk of loss if the EAFE Index declines in response to changes in overall economic conditions (market risk) or in response to increases in the value of the U.S. dollar (currency risk). Earnings consist of gains (or losses) in the prices of stocks, currency changes relative to the U.S. dollar, and dividend income. 85

Thrift Savings Plan - Funds
Thrift Savings Plan - Funds Lifecycle Funds - The L Funds provide you with a convenient way to diversify your account among the G, F, C, S, and I Funds, using professionally determined investment mixes that are tailored to different time horizons. Your “time horizon” is the date (after you leave Federal service) that you think you will need the money in your TSP account. The five L Funds were designed for the TSP by Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc. The asset allocations are based on Mercer’s assumptions regarding future investment returns, inflation, economic growth, and interest rates. The L Funds are rebalanced to their target allocations each business day. When a fund reaches its horizon, it will roll into the L Income Fund, and a new fund will be added with a more distant time horizon Putting your entire TSP account into one of the L Funds allows you to achieve the best expected return for the amount of expected risk that is appropriate for your time horizon. 86

Allocations as of April 2012
L Income G Fund – % F Fund % C Fund % S Fund % I Fund % G Fund – 12.15% F Fund % C Fund % S Fund % I Fund % G Fund – % F Fund % C Fund % S Fund % I Fund % G Fund – 37.8% F Fund % C Fund % S Fund % I Fund % G Fund – 74% F Fund % C Fund - 12% S Fund % I Fund % Here are the current Lifecycle Fund allocations as of this quarter.

10-year Average Returns Year G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund* I Fund* 2002
5.00% 10.27% (22.05%) (18.14%) (15.98%) 2003 4.11% 28.54% 42.92% 37.94% 2004 4.30% 10.82% 18.03% 20.00% 2005 4.49% 2.40% 4.96% 10.45% 13.63% 2006 4.93% 4.40% 15.79% 15.30% 26.32% 2007 4.87% 7.09% 5.54% 5.49% 11.43% 2008 3.75% 5.45% (36.99%) (38.32%) (42.43%) 2009 2.97% 5.99% 26.68% 34.85% 30.04% 2010 2.81% 6.71% 15.07% 29.06% 7.94% 2011 2.45% 7.89% 2.11% (3.38%) 11.81%) 10-yr Avg 3.96% 5.84% 2.94% 6.76% 4.72%

Year-to Date Returns as of 3/31/12
G Fund % F Fund % C Fund % S Fund % I Fund % L Income-2.72% L % L % L % L %

Allocating Your TSP In Volatile Markets
Allowed 2 Inter-fund Transfers per Month Can Move Funds into the G Fund in Addition to the Inter-Fund Transfers

Allocating Your TSP In Volatile Markets
Considerations: Assessing Your Tolerance for Risk Past Performance Look at historical returns on Periodic Updates from TSP Go to and Click on “Get updates” Click on the icon to subscribe and you’ll receive automatic updates by from TSP Outside Resources

Projection of monthly income as if you were age 62 appears on back of statement.

Thrift Savings Plan - Fees
2011 Expense Fees = .025% Use low-cost index funds Keep it simple – only five funds available Huge economies of scale – competitive procurement Use commingled trust funds instead of individual accounts - Only invest one amount per fund each day - Individual accounts are maintained in TSP 93

Tips for Maximizing Your TSP
Develop a strategy/plan for monitoring your funds What’s the overall state of the economy What are you willing to risk How does your current allocation fit your retirement plan If you have had a loss, what’s your recovery plan 94

TSP Loans Two Types of TSP Loans – May have one of each General – 1-5 years to repay – No documentation Residential – 1-15 years to repay – Documentation Apply Online or Paper Application (TSP-20) Current Interest Rate – 1.875% Amounts You Can Borrow Must borrow at least $1, % of current vested balance up to $50,000 After Repaying Loan Must Wait 60 Days to Borrow Again 95

TSP Loans Risks – Loan payments may cause you to contribute less to your TSP If your TSP earns a higher return than the loan interest rate, there will be less in TSP Residential loans are not considered mortgages and interest is not deductible on tax return Your loan is paid back with after-tax dollars 96

Creating Income From Your TSP in Retirement
Two Chances to Take Distributions at Retirement - Partial withdrawal using Form TSP Full withdrawal using Form TSP-70 OR Create an immediate annuity through TSP (Met Life) Current Rate = 2.125%

Beneficiary Designations
Form TSP -3 to Name Beneficiaries If no TSP-3 on file at death, TSP is distributed according to Order of Precedence * To widow or widower * If none, to child or children equally and to descendants of deceased children by representation * If none, to parents equally or to the surviving parent

Voluntary Contribution Program
Contribute up to 10% of base pay on ALL earnings Cannot owe a deposit or re-deposit Cannot have been in the program in the past and withdrawn 2012 interest rate = 2.25% Interest accrues tax deferred Contributions must be in $25 increments All contributions (and interest, if desired) can be rolled to a ROTH IRA AT RETIREMENT! Use Form SF2804 to apply for a VCP account number 101

Health Insurance - FEHB
While employed, premiums are paid using premium conversion provision – paid with pre-tax dollars. Retirees cannot participate in premium conversion. FEHB continues into retirement if you : - Were insured on your retirement date - Retired on an immediate annuity - Were enrolled or covered as a family member for the 5 years immediately preceding retirement or since first opportunity to enroll 102

Choosing Your Plan Health Maintenance Organization “HMO” – Choose a primary care physician (PCP) from a list of member physicians. The PCP provides general medical care and must provide a referral to see a specialist (who must also be part of the HMO). No coverage for out-of-network care (except emergencies) Typically, no deductibles but members often pay a co- payment for care. 103

Choosing Your Plan Preferred Provider Organization “PPO” – Do not choose a primary care physician and can refer themselves to specialists. Do not have to stay within network, but there is a financial incentive to do so. Typically, deductibles are required before benefits begin and can also include co-payments that are larger than HMOs. 104

Choosing Your Plan Fee-for-service “FFS” – You go to the doctor or hospital of your choice You (or your doctor or hospital) submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement You will only receive reimbursement for the "covered" medical expenses listed in your policy, typically at 80% of reasonable and customary 105

Choosing Your Plan Traditional Plan – For people with more significant, on-going medical issues Anticipate multiple visits with specialists Ongoing prescription needs Often includes higher premiums but lower deductibles or co-pays Has annual out-of-pocket limits 106

Choosing Your Plan Consumer Driven Health Plan – For generally healthy with minor, ongoing medical issues, e.g., allergies or acid reflux Need few specialist visits annually Few ongoing prescription needs Typically includes set account you can rollover each year if you don’t use Lower premiums than traditional plans and has maximum annual out-of-pocket limits 107

Choosing Your Plan High Deductible Health Plan – No known medical issues Routine visits to doctor, e.g., flu or broken arm No ongoing prescription medications Includes Health Savings Account that can be rolled over from year-to-year Lower premiums than traditional or consumer-driven plans and has maximum annual out-of-pocket limits 108

Choosing Your Plan High Deductible Health Plan “HDHP” – Intended to cover serious illness or injury. Includes some preventative care. Includes HSA or HRA Minimum deductibles of $1,100 (self) or $2,200 (self + family) Deductible must be paid before any benefits paid Higher out-of-pocket limits HSA and HRA can build savings for future medical expenses 109

Choosing Your Plan Health Savings Account “HSA” – Must be enrolled in HDHP to have one Tax-advantaged savings for future medical expenses You own account you can use to pay qualified medical expenses for you and your dependents Account grows “tax-free” to be used for qualified medical expenses 110

Flexible Savings Account - FSA
You can set aside up to $5,000/year in pre-tax dollars to pay for medical costs, deductibles, co-pays, etc. You can set aside up to $5,000/year in pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care including elder care Must use it or lose it by March 15 of the following year Enroll during FEHB open season – employees only 111

FEDVIP – Dental and Vision Program
Available to current and retired federal and postal workers and eligible family members Purchased on a group basis but employee pays entire premium Pre-existing conditions are included in coverage Premiums are paid on a pre-tax basis You can enroll in either or both during FEHB Open Season Do not have to be in FEHB to enroll (but must be eligible) 112

Medicare Part A – Hospitalization Deductible - $1,156* Pay 1.45% of pay while working Free at age 65 Part B – Medical Expenses Deductible $140* +20% after deductible Pay $99.90/mo* with MAGI under $85,000 Pay $319.70/mo* with MAGI over $214,000 Part D – Prescription Drug Plan 113

Medicare Enrollment: Age 65 – Part A - within 7-month window of birthdate Part B – within 7-month window of birthdate if retired otherwise within 8 months after retirement General enrollment is from January 1 to March 31 each year. Penalty for not enrolling “on time” is 10% for each 12 months late. 114

Medicare Do you need Part B?
Most federal employees use their FEHB as a Part B replacement. You can have both, but you will be paying not only your portion of the FEHB but the Medicare premiums, as well. Medicare becomes the primary payor and your FEHB acts as a supplement in this case. 115

FEGLI Basic coverage – Current salary rounded to the nearest thousand + $2,000 Costs .15/thousand = employee share Federal government picks up 1/3 of premium Option A - $10,000 Must have Basic coverage to participate Costs increase from $.30 - $6.00 from age 35 to age 60 Option B – Current salary rounded to the nearest thousand in multiples from 1-5 Must have Basic coverage to participate Costs increase dramatically at age 55 and beyond 116

FEGLI Age Band Premium/$1000/Month *NEW Premium/$1000/Month
For persons ages 35 and under $0.065 $0.043 For persons ages 35 through 39 $0.087 For persons ages 40 through 44 $0.13 $0.108 For persons ages 45 through 49 $0.195 $0.173 For persons ages 50 through 54 $0.303 $0.282 For persons ages 55 through 59 $0.607 $0.498 For persons ages 60 through 64 $1.30 $1.127 For persons ages 65 through 69 $1.56 $1.343 For persons ages 70 through 74 $2.60 $2.47 For persons ages 75 through 79 $3.90 For persons ages 80 & Over $5.20

FEGLI Option C– For spouse and minor children Spouse = $5,000 in multiples of 1-5 Children - = $2,500 in multiples of 1-5 Children covered until age 22 unless disabled Costs increase from $.27 to $3.00 from age 35 to age 60 In retirement – you choose how much of the benefits to keep. 118

FEGLI At retirement, most federal employees choose to keep their Basic coverage with a 75% reduction and eliminate their other coverages. This reduces or eliminates the cost at age 65. To compare coverage and premiums: 119

Federal Long-term Care
FLTCIP 2.0 Federal Long-term Care Original coverage was established in 2002 as a partnership between John Hancock and MetLife – managed by LTC Partners John Hancock awarded next 7-year contract beginning October 1, 2009 – still managed by LTC Partners

Federal Long-term Care
FLTCIP 2.0 Federal Long-term Care Available for current federal employees, their spouses/same-sex partners Access to limited underwriting during Open Season

Long-term Care Insurance
You make four choices in creating your coverage: How much? $50 - $300/day How long? 2 years, 3 years, 5 years or lifetime Inflation? 4% compound, 5% compound or future purchase Deductible? 90 days 122

Long-term Care Insurance
All tax-qualified plans: Pay non-taxable benefits directly to you Start payments when you cannot perform 2 out of 6 activities of daily living (certified by your physician) or cognitive impairment Provide for the deductibility of premium payments under certain conditions To calculate premiums or apply for coverage: 123

Taxes While Working Your current W-4 dictates withholding from your salary Contributions to Thrift Savings Plan reduce taxable income Unused annual leave is paid in a lump sum and taxed at the higher lump sum rates (currently ~40%!) 124

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees - NARFE
125

Rules of Thumb to Consider
70% - 80% of your pre-retirement income is required to maintain your standard of living in retirement Your retirement savings should be allocated more conservatively as you move into retirement Investment returns need to outpace taxes and inflation 127

Retirement Concerns in America
Another market downturn The demise of pension plans Keeping up with healthcare costs Taxes may take too much of retirement plans and IRA’s

Barriers to Growing and Keeping Your Money
Emotion Taxes Inflation Volatility

Emotion vs. Logic – The Cycle of Market Emotions
Sell Euphoria Thrill Anxiety Excitement Denial Fear Optimism Optimism Desperation Relief Panic Hope Capitulation Depression Buy Despondency

Emotion vs. Logic – The Cycle of Market Emotions
Buy Euphoria Thrill Anxiety Excitement Denial Fear Optimism Optimism Desperation Relief Panic Hope Capitulation Depression Despondency Sell

5% to 8% guaranteed growth for income benefit
No Market Risk 5% to 8% guaranteed growth for income benefit Some Risk Most Risk 8.4% average* 5% to 7% Dividend Capital Gains 3.15% for 5 years 5% Fixed Index Annuities REITs (non-traded) Fixed Annuities Variable Annuities Mutual Funds Stocks & ETFs Venture Capital Cash CDs Bonds VA Fees $20,000 to $50,000 in bank type accounts 2.50% 1.25% Fees 0.25% 0.75% 0.25% 5.00% Interest risk 1% to 2% fees 2% to 3% fees

Why Does Wall Street Exist?
Allocate capital to deserving new businesses and technologies (and some undeserving ones, as well). Capital markets are a major contributor to our economy and society.

Is It Still Okay to Mistrust Wall Street?
Reckless with leverage Required taxpayer funded bailouts Want less regulation - not more

Wall Street told us to: Be a long term investor.
If you are willing to take higher risk, over time you will be rewarded with a higher return.

Wall Street told us to: Market Index Stayed Fully Invested
Best 10 Days Missed Best 20 Days Missed Best 30 Days Missed Best 40 Days Missed U.S. S&P 500 Composite 8.18% 4.83% 2.26% 0.02% -1.87% 15-year time period 1/1/ /31/2009 Past Performance is no guarantee of future results. The table is for illustrative purposes only, and the rates of return are not representative of any portfolio or security. Please remember that each asset class has its own unique risks and potential for rewards. Indexes referenced in the table do not include reinvestment of dividends, are unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

Change in Spending at each Age & Stage of Life
The bigger picture… Change in Spending at each Age & Stage of Life 46-50 Family, College Kids 22-30 Young Married 31-42 Young Family 50+ Empty Nesters 18-22 Single 60+ Retired Source: H.S. Dent Foundation

Baby Boomers Are Not Different
The bigger picture… Baby Boomers Are Not Different Front end of Boomer generation began retiring in Wave continues through 2025. Spending STILL PEAKS between the ages of

Wall Street told us to: MISSING THE WORST –
The average total return for the S&P 500 over the last 25 years (i.e., ) is +9.8% per year. If you missed the 25 worst percentage gains days in those 25 years (i.e., 25 days in total, not 25 days per year), your average total return increases to +17.8% per year The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks that is generally considered representative of the US stock market (source: BTN Research).

Wall Street told us to: RISK
Indices are unmanaged measure of market conditions that is not available for direct investment. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

Wall Street told us to: The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index which measures broad based changes in stock-market conditions based on the average performance of 500 widely held common stocks. The S&P 500 does not represent the performance of an investment option. This index is not available for direct investment. Indices are unmanaged and cannot accommodate direct investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Source: Morningstar. Morningstar Categories presented are for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. They are not investment vehicles available for purchase.

A New Definition of Diversification
A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. The rationale behind this technique contends that a portfolio of different kinds of investments will, on average, yield higher returns and pose a lower risk than any individual investment found within the portfolio. Diversification strives to smooth out unsystematic risk events in a portfolio so that the positive performance of some investments will neutralize the negative performance of others. Therefore, the benefits of diversification will hold only if the securities in the portfolio are not perfectly correlated.

Correlation measures how closely related your various investments are related to a benchmark.

2008 G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund I Fund

+8.3% Cumulative Return Over the last 10 Years $100,000 $55,270 +81%
$115,170 March 2009 May 2011 $56,490 October 2002- September 2007 +101.8% $108,330 October 2007- February 2009 September 2000- September 2002 105.13% -50.95% 91.77% -44.73% The S&P 500 is an unmanaged measure of market conditions that is not available for direct investment. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. 149

$500 Monthly Distribution
$100,000 $55,270 September 2000 September 2002 +81% +133% Return October 2006 $500 Monthly Distribution $12,500 -44.73% $42,770

Meet David Walker Served as the 7th Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from to 2008 Walker left the GAO to head the Peterson Foundation on March 12, 2008 154

Taxes in the Future Affect your income in retirement
Even if you’re earning less – you may still be in a higher tax bracket Tax rates aren’t in your control – how you plan is 156

Two Key Factors Are: Historical Data Private and Public Debt

One Hundred Dollars $100 – Most counterfeited money denomination in the world. Keeps the world moving. Source: Federal Reserve &

Ten Thousand Dollars $10,000 – Enough for a great vacation or to buy a used car. Approximately one year of work for the average human on earth. Source: Federal Reserve &

One Million Dollars $1,000,000 – Not as big of a pile as you thought, huh? Still this is 92 years of work for the average human on earth. Source: Federal Reserve &

One Hundred Million Dollars
$100,000,000 – Plenty to go around for everyone. Fits nicely on an ISO / Military standard sized pallet. Source: Federal Reserve &

One Billion Dollars $1,000,000,000 – You will need some help when robbing the bank. Now we are getting serious! Source: Federal Reserve &

One Trillion Dollars $1,000,000,000,000 – If you spent $1 million a day since Jesus was born, you would have not spent $1 trillion by now. When the U.S government speaks about a 1.7 trillion deficit - this is the volumes of cash the U.S. Government borrowed in 2010 to run itself. Keep in mind it is double stacked pallets of $100 million dollars each, full of $100 dollar bills. You are going to need a lot of trucks to freight this around. Source: Federal Reserve &

One Trillion Dollars $1,000,000,000,000 – Compared to a standard sized American Football field, European Football field & Boeing 747. Say hello to the Boeing transcontinental airliner that's hiding on the right. This was until recently the biggest passenger plane in the world Source: Federal Reserve &

15 Trillion Dollars $15,000,000,000,000 – Unless the U.S. government fixes the budget, U.S. national debt (credit card bill) will topple 15 trillion by Christmas 2011. Statue of Liberty seems rather worried as United States national debt passes 20% of the entire world's combined GDP (Gross Domestic Product). In 2011 the National Debt will exceed 100% of GDP, and venture into the 100%+ debt-to-GDP ratio that the European PIIGS have (bankrupting nations). Source: Federal Reserve &

$114,500,000,000,000 U.S. Unfunded Liabilities
114.5 Trillion Dollars $114,500,000,000,000 U.S. Unfunded Liabilities (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Prescription Drugs, Social Security, Military & Civil Servant Pensions) To the right you can see the pillar of cold hard $100 bills that dwarfs the WTC & Empire State Building - both at one point world's tallest buildings. If you look carefully you can see the Statue of Liberty. The Trillion dollar super-skyscraper is the amount of money the U.S. Government knows it does not have to fully fund the Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Social Security, Military and civil servant pensions. It is the money USA knows it will not have to pay all its bills. If you live in USA this is also your personal credit card bill; you are responsible along with everyone else to pay this back. The citizens of USA created the U.S. Government to serve them, this is what the U.S. Government has done while serving The People. The unfunded liability is calculated on current tax and funding inputs, and future demographic shifts in US Population. Note: On the above 114.5T image the size of the base of the money pile is half a trillion, not 1T as on 15T image. The height is double. This was done to reflect the base of Empire State and WTC more closely. Source: Federal Reserve &

The Future of Tax Rates Where do you think tax rates are headed in the future? 1) Increase 2) Decrease 3) Stay the same

Top Federal Tax Rates Source: Tax Foundation – and H.S. Dent Foundation

2012 Marginal Income Tax Rates
Married filing jointly $0 - $17,400 10% $17, $70,700 15% $70, $142,700 25% $142, $217, % $ 217, $388, % $ 388, and over 35% Source: Tax Foundation, 2005; CCH, 2009

Marginal Income Tax Rates (after Bush tax cuts expire)
Married filing jointly $0 - $43,850 15% $43, $105,950 28% $105,950 - $161,450 31% $161, $288, % $ 288, % Source: Tax Foundation, 2005; CCH, 2009

Examples of Investments Going In Growth Going Out Option #1
Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Money Market Accounts Mutual Funds Certain Stocks That Pay Dividends Certificates of Deposit (CD’s) Taxed Option #2 Stocks Non-qualified Annuities UIT’s Tax-deferred Option #3 401(k) Plans Thrift Savings Plan Qualified Annuities Traditional IRA’s SEP IRA’s Pre-tax Option #4 Roth IRA’s VUL’s Municipal Tax-free Bonds Tax-free

How much of your annuity will be tax-free as a refund of your contributions?

Taxes In Retirement At retirement, you will complete a new W-4P for withholding from your federal annuity You will need to get your state form for withholding – not included in OPM package In Colorado – federal annuities are exempt from state tax up to $20,000 ($24,000 after age 65) Unused annual leave is paid in a lump sum and taxed at the higher lump sum rates 175

Taxes In Retirement What about Social Security?
Depending on your income a portion of your Social Security income may be taxed, as well. Single filers: AGI $25,000-$35,000 – 50% benefit taxed AGI $35, % of benefit taxed Joint filers: AGI $32,000-$44,000 – 50% benefit taxed AGI $44, % of benefit taxed Only 50% of your Social Security benefit counts in computing your AGI 176

Taxes In Retirement What about Thrift Savings?
Taxed as ordinary income when withdrawn No penalty if you: Separate or retire when you reach age 55 or better Retire on disability retirement Take monthly payments based on your life expectancy 177

Taxes What can you do to insulate your assets from future taxes?
Three ways to get tax-free income: Municipal bonds Roth IRA Permanent life insurance 178

Who Can Contribute To a Roth IRA?
Income Limits on Eligibility to Contribute for 2012: Based on Adjusted Gross Income Married Filing Jointly: $173,000 - $183,000 Single: $110,000 - $125,000 NO Income Limits on Eligibility to Convert for 2012

Roth IRA If eligible, 2012 Contribution Limits – $5,000 – under age 50
+$ 1,000 – catch-up contributions age 50 or better No Tax Deduction Tax-free When Withdrawn 180

How Can I Find Out My Score?
Three Credit Bureaus Experian Equifax TransUnion How Can I Find Out My Score?

What should your credit score be?
850 = Pristine 750 = Very Good 680 = Minimum 300 = Dismal

Tips for Improving and Maintaining Your Score
Know your score Scout for mistakes NEVER be late Magic 20% Keep your oldest cards Accept fate on the rest

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
PROs You’ll save thousands of dollars in interest Peace of mind CONs Possibility to earn higher returns on your money Liquidity Tax deductibility of interest

Techniques and strategies while living
Durable power of attorney Financial Health Living will Name beneficiaries to reduce probate costs and time delays Family planning

Getting Started Save! Understand Your Options
Make Good Choices Today to Build For Future Create Strategies for Balance

The best time to think about retirement is before your boss does.

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