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  1. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Let me answer for Zebra since we were both in the same boat, and apparently like me since he retired he doesn't get on here very often now. We both retired from the AF and didn't do a "buy back." ...
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    Remember if you kept your health plan it will be...

    Remember if you kept your health plan it will be deducted from your retirement which can make that 70 - 80 percent partial annuity look much smaller.
  3. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    In my case I retired from the Air Force at the age of 39 with 20 years, worked 1 year as a service rep to the Air Force and then 22 years with USPS. I paid into SS since I was 16. Zebra is also...
  4. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Champion Tide

    Congrats Z. Obviously Sabin out coached Miles and Miles proved he is an idiot. When your qb is totally ineffective maybe you should give the other guy who qb'd the first 6 wins of the season a...
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    Tigers or Tide?

    Geaux Tigers!!!
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    Re: Elgallo's Retirement story

    Elgallo, may I be the first to congratulate you on your retirement and welcome to the club. It will be one year tomorrow that I became a member of the retirement club. Have not looked back. You'll...
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    Re: 2012 Retirement COLA

    Explains why I got 2.6%. That and 3.6% for SS and military retirement. I'll take it.
  8. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Mine is still there, untouched. Of course my wife is a few years younger and still working as an RN plus she is an LtCol in Louisiana ANG.

    And for you Z, I do most of the house work since my...
  9. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Hey Z

    Got a letter from SS last week. Didn't start off very good. One of those "Dear Mr Brooks, we made a mistake." First thing in my mind was huh-oh. Guess back when OPM offered me an extra...
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    UA vs LSU

    Tide couldn't beat LSU at home, they won't beat LSU in the dome. Besides the "honey badger" takes what he wants and he wants the National Championship.
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    Re: MF Global goes bankrupt

    Just read an article on nytimes website and it mentions that Blackrock was brought in last Friday to help MF Global.
    Blackrock also manages TSP F, C, S and I funds. Not being a market genius, am I...
  12. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story - It is Finished!

    I second that.
  13. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    That's what SL is for. ;)
  14. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    My two cents worth, it may or may not. I think those who were CSRS were processed quicker, but most FERS seems to take longer. A friend of mine who retired from the USPS about 18 months before I...
  15. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story - It is Finished!

    There ya go Z. Just needed a little patience. :cheesy: And yep it will be interesting to follow those who take the big step this year. Hopefully after reading our posts they will be ready for...
  16. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    They have to hold onto it to make sure you don't change your mind about retirement. That's what my counselor at HRSSC told me. I just laughed, but she understood and was just following directions.
  17. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Z I would think you should be getting your back pay before Oct 1. I know on Sept 1 I had 2 deposits to my checking account, one the usual partial annuity and the other the back pay. May want to...
  18. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    I'm not Zebra, but thanks anyway. Hoping to hear from Z that his is straight also.
  19. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Well good morning everyone. I checked my account this morning online and found I had 2 deposits from the Feds. One my usual partial payment I've been getting since Feb 1, and a second larger amount...
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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Z, do you have the vision and dental riders? If you do, have you notified them of your change of address? I get a bill every month
    for the 2 of them after I originally got letters stating the...
  21. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Well glad we had advance warning and planned for it.
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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Well vol, if you kept your FEHP you have to figure your getting more than 30% cause they're deducting it from your annuity.

    On a lighter note, bring me back a capiz shell lamp from PI. :cheesy:
  23. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    vol46--You should have gotten something with your case number on it. Check all your documentation and letters from OPM.

    lochaven/Elgallo--If you keep your FEHP they WILL deduct it from your pay...
  24. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Yeah, I was disappointed when I logged in that I wasn't able to see how much they are taking out for FEHP. Oh well all in due time I guess. At least we are making some progress.
  25. Thread: Zebra's Story

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    Re: Zebra's Story

    Love that. Too bad so many people don't get it.
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