Just a couple of updates HR 218 related: I would suggest that anyone that carries concealed whether or not HR 218 related, join retired PORAC, $2.00 per month CALPERS deductible. You get the monthly magazine but more importantly you have the opportunity…
Medicare
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…
Stretching Your Dollars
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…
401-457
Retirement Planning Using a Roth IRA, a 401, 457, or ??? When I was working, I thought that putting a little away in the 401 or 457 was a great plan, but looking back today, I don’t believe it is the best…
Ninty Percent
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…
Convert To A Roth IRA
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…
Vacation
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…
Surviving Spouses
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…
Fish and Game Commission Biennial Reports
Probably one of the most valuable set of documents for tracking the history of the Department of Fish and Game, now the Department of Fish and Wildlife, is the California Fish and Game Commission Biennial Reports. I used these documents…
SB-1446 Changes the law pertaining to large capacity magazines
Anytime most of us see a new gun law, we automatically panic, thinking that our rights are being taken away. I understand that reaction. In fact, just this evening I saw a note on facebook listing several bills that have…