Written by our veteran team of experts, the 2020 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. All New in The 2020 Federal Employees Handbook: •A close look at the new personnel authorities for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security-their pay, performance evaluation, hiring, disciplinary and other procedures that...

The TSP has implemented long-awaited new withdrawal options and while the investment choices are still limited compared to an IRA, the program is still very good, and expenses are some of the lowest you can find (over time this adds up in a big way). This new 6th Edition guide is designed to help you take full advantage of the TSP, understand the program's rules and important dates, and help set yourself up for a secure retirement. What's inside You already know the basics of your TSP plan...

As you know, the most important factor in your retirement planning is fully understanding your federal retirement system. The more you know, the better the result. As we've said before, the federal government has some information available to you concerning your retirement systems, however, most often this information is outdated and not written from the federal employee's perspective. This 2020 CSRS Retirement Planning Guide contains critical information on your retirement benefits and ar...

The most important factor in your retirement planning is understanding the federal retirement system and benefits. The more you know, the better the result. Our brand new FERS Retirement Planning Guide contains the very latest critical information on your retirement benefits and is stated clearly to help you take full advantage of opportunities and avoid costly mistakes. This reference guide clarifies important topics such as the retirement planning process, maximizing and calculating your...

This book is designed to help you meet the application requirements for federal positions. These requirements may consist of submitting an on-line application (via USAJOBS.gov or another application system), submitting a paper résumé, or using an application form such as the OF-612. There is not one single method of applying for a federal job, and it has been that way since the 1980s. Individual agencies can and do specify the manner in which they want candidates to apply for a job. The mo...

Until now, there has never been a comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook for federal employees and retirees that fully explains not only Social Security and Medicare but also how they dovetail (and, in some cases, conflict) with the federal government's retirement and health insurance programs. 
 
 Social Security and Medicare are easily the two most misunderstood benefits that federal employees, postal workers and retirees have, but it's vital that you understand just what types of be...

Surviving the New Tax Landscape with Smart Savings, Investment & Estate Planning Strategies will prove to be indispensable because it directly addresses the new Tax Landscape that we have all been dealt. These are difficult times for all Americans and this special report will spell out for you in plain-English what changes you should make now to protect what’s yours. Keep your money growing through this crisis, the next crisis...and the one after that. Year after year we face new crisis: t...

Essentials of the college level Accounting 1 course often called Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting 1. Expertly written in our time-tested condensed format and including example statements for support of students, their studies, grades, and for their professional life after graduation. Our experienced author, professor and consultant Michael Griffin, MBA, CMA, CFM, ChFC has outdone himself providing the clearest organization of concepts streamlined to offer facts, equations, ...

CFP Certification Exam Practice Question Workbook provides 1,000 comprehensive practice questions to prepare you for the demanding 6-hour CFP Certification Exam. Master exam topics with intensive practice in the essential areas you'll find on the test. All questions are test-level difficulty and focused solely on helping you pass. Whether you're challenging the exam for the first time or trying again after an unsuccessful attempt, you will learn the skills needed ...

What kinds of mortgages are available to me? How do I get a mortgage? How large a down payment do I have to put down to get a mortgage? For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will make during their lives. However, it is the loan to buy the house that can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your overall cost. The Mortgage Answer Book answers the most important questions someone buying a home needs answered before obtaining a mortgage. With insider tips, strategies,...

Stock market is the only place where you can out do the inflation and get your money to work for you. Investors in Canada can invest in the Canadian Stock Market and have a large number of stocks and indices to pick from.This book delves into the basics of1)How stock market works2)What are the stock exchanges in Canada3)How to buy and sell stocks - Online discount brokers4)Types of shares5) Investing Strategies

Like it or not, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are coming and they will completely change how companies report their financial statements … Are you ready?If you need to get up to speed fast regarding IFRS then this is the book for you.You will learn:- What will change- What will not change- Who needs to comply- The four key principles of IFRS- How disclosure requirements will change- The new rules for assigning ...