139th News

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 27

    Later this month, the Internal Revenue Service will start mailing letters to roughly nine million Americans who typically don't file federal income tax returns who may be eligible for, but have not registered to claim, an Economic Impact Payment.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 26

    In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on August 8, 2020 and guidance followed from Internal Revenue Service on August 28, 2020, to temporarily defer Social Security

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 21

    So far this month my weekly briefings have covered saving and investing, all about credit reports, FICO scores and building up good credit. The last two will be on “Can’t Always Pay Cash - Debt is Getting in the Way!" and "Buying a Home".

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 20

    I sent out an email the first of the week announcing the topics for August (Thursdays at 1:00), I hope you all saw it and attend any or all sessions that appeal to you. If there is a topic not covered that you desire, let me know and we can cover that individually or at the unit level if you are in

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 19

    The current version of the CARES Act has many aspects that will expire this week, and there is talk in Congress of extending the provisions in various forms. I have given my take on the latest developments below.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 18

    I am finishing up my second “Pony Week” and continuing Zoom sessions this week with the topic for next Thursday’s brief being “Blended Retirement System: Review, Continuation Pay and Lump Sum Options”.