California Game Warden

I am almost 65, What do I do NOW!!! Part of planning for the future is to make sure that you don’t miss out on key dates that can cost you in the long term. I know, you figured that…

Tips on Stretching Your Retirement Dollar Part of planning for the future is keeping track of your spending. I will be posting tips here that may be userful while working, but are often more important to you when you are…

  Part of planning for the future is keeping track of what is happening today. One of the most important things you can do in this regard is to keep track of your credit history. This way you can react…

Retirement – 30 years @ 3%=90% not really Although you may not realize it, when you put in for your retirement, you have some decisions to make that will effect your retirement check if you have a spouse and family to…

  Although you may not realize it, if you happen to die before you reach retirement age, your spouse receives your deposits plus the interest that they earned, not the retirement. So, you better stay safe and alive until you…

  After you retire, you can leave your money in your current 401 or 457 plan. You don’t have to start withdrawals until the year that you reach age 70 1/2. You can, if you wish, roll your plans into…

Converting or Cashing Out Your Vacation or Annual Leave Time Although you may not realize it, going on vacation or cashing out your vacation time are not the only options to consider as you approach retirement. Did you know that…

One of the things that I discovered was missing was info for spouses and surviving spouses of our wardens. If you are married to a retired game warden, do you know your status with CalPers. The have several rules regarding…

Mike Maschmeier, retired California game warden, has just published his first book. An American Possibility. It is available on Amazon as a paperback, hard cover or for your Kindle. As Mike says, “I’ve written and published a memoir (Outskirts Press),…