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"Learn the product before marketing it." Basically, learn more about yourself and your skills before jumping into a career.

Many post 9/11 veterans and servicemembers will soon see a new package of education benefits. This new Post 9/11 GI Bill, or so-called GI Bill for the 21st Century, boasts the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. The new bill goes well beyond helping to pay for tuition; many veterans who ...

Many post 9/11 veterans and servicemembers will soon see a new package of education benefits. This new Post 9/11 GI Bill, or so-called GI Bill for the 21st Century, boasts the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. The new bill goes well beyond helping to pay for tuition; many veterans who ...

MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Michael W. Hager Acting Director Subject: Minimum Service Requirement to Receive 5 Days of Excused Absence for Employees Returning from Active Military Duty The Federal Government proudly expresses its gratitude for the great sacrifices made by Federal employees who serve as active duty service members, including the National Guard and Reserve members. ...

With only about three weeks left of 2008 -- a year that can't end soon enough for most of us -- investors are especially interested in ways to use their losses to trim their tax bills. Many are also eager for an update on Washington efforts to change controversial rules requiring minimum distributions from their retirement accounts. Here are answers to ...

Retired Federal employees and entitled surviving family members of deceased Federal employees and retirees received a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) effective December 1, 2008, which will be first reflected in the benefit payable January 2, 2009.

Opportunity of a Lifetime for First-Time Buyers For aspiring home owners who find their goal stubbornly elusive, newly enacted legislation providing a tax credit of as much as $7,500 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime. But like so many of the good things in life, time is of the essence for buyers who want to ...

This site offers a very nice piece on the Student Loan Repayment Program as can be seen by clicking on the link that I have provided.  The Federal student loan repayment pr

Determining the amount of your creditalble service as a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) federal employee is a key element in planning for your retirement. It is important to realize that while some service is creditable towards your retirement eligibility, it is not necessarily creditiable towards computing your CSRS annnuity. What is CSRS deposit service? Deposit service (also called "non-deduction service") ...

Individuals with 40 or more credits of Social Security are eligible to receive their Social Security retirement benefits starting as early as the month after their 62nd birthday. However, by choosing to start receiving benefits before they attain their "full retirement age" (FRA), their benefits will be permanently reduced. The reduction in monthly benefits can range from 20 to 30 percent ...

1: Every Failure Is An Opportunity In Disguise Mount Rushmore was inspired by incredible men who accomplished amazing feats by harnessing the power of adversity. Overcoming the adversity of life can reward you with an exhilerating feeling of strength and accomplishment. While most people run from adversities the true leader embraces challenges.   2: Learning to be happier Advice for ...

Career help is within the click of a mouse By LILY WHITEMAN September 28, 2008 Instead of squandering your next Internet surfing session on aimless cyberwandering, mouse on over to Web sites that provide free, savvy career advice for feds: • www.federalnewsradio.com. Federal News Radio — at 1500 AM on the dial in Washington — has a new weekly hourlong show ...

Employees of the US Government often enjoy benefits packages unparalleled by those offered in any other profession. The wide range of benefits available to federal employees goes way beyond insurance and retirement; these perks include job security, outstanding 'family friendly' health insurance and retirement plans, and steadily accumulating raises. You may be surprised to learn that federal government jobs - after ...

What is Career Development? Career Development, or Organization Development, refers to how individuals manage their careers within and between organizations. Essentially, employees use Career Development Assistance to plan the future of their career. Which Career Development Assistance is ultimately focused on enabling individuals to take advantage of future job opportunities, it is equally focused on fulfilling agencies' goals for workforce productivity; ...

*Program Description* Educational and Vocational Counseling can help you— * Assess your vocational interests, aptitues and abilities * Explore vocational career opportunities * Select an appropriate vocational goal * Address barriers that may impede success in training or employment * Develop educational program objectives *General Program Requirements* In order to be considered for this benefit program, you must be— * A ...

*Program Description* Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment is an employment-oriented program that helps veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, the program offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. *General Program Requirements* In order to be considered ...

*Program Description* The purpose of the Veterans' Employment Program is to develop programs that meet the employment and training needs of service-connected disabled veterans who have significant barriers to employment. *General Program Requirements* In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have completed at least 24 continuous months of active duty military service and now have a disability or ...

*Program Description* Vocational rehabilitation services are available for persons who are unable to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment due to a mental or physical disability, but wish to pursue meaningful careers. VR assists such individuals secure employment corresponding with their abilities, through local job searches and awareness of self-employment and telecommuting opportunities. Services vary by state but may include: ...