Pinnacle Personnel Services | Debbie Hatch It’s here. The new year. Almost, anyway. We still have Sunday and Monday to “enjoy ourselves” before changes start. January 1st holds so many …
Important Retirement Updates for 2019
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC | Debbie Hatch It’s that time of the year. We are rapidly approaching the end of 2018. I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions but …
Healthy Nutrition in Just Five Habits
Pinnacle Personnel Services LLC | Debbie Hatch Did you know I’m a certified personal trainer? Or that I hold two national certifications in nutrition? Some people might view these facts …
‘Tis the Season: Open Season
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC | Debbie Hatch Since yesterday was a holiday, I’m making this post today. It’s of potential value to everyone: federal civilians, active military, retired military, self-employed/self-insured …
Is This the Retirement Tsunami They’ve Forecasted?
Pinnacle Personnel Services LLC | Debbie Hatch It’s been forecasted for a number of years. Is this it? Is the federal retirement tsunami upon us? Certainly, numbers have been up. Through …
It’s the Million Dollar Question: How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC | Debbie Hatch How much money do you need to retire? It’s a common question. One every financial planner hears on a daily …
What Constitutes “Income” for the Earnings Test?
Pinacle Personnel Services LLC | Debbie Hatch If you retire from the federal government, prior to age 62 and under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you are eligible …
Listen up Ladies! It’s Time to Talk Finances.
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC | Debbie Hatch Back in the day, men handled the family finances. I don’t think we’re surprised to hear that. Can I tell you something that …
Where’s Your Money Going?
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC. | Debbie Hatch Finding it difficult to create and stick to a budget? In the classroom, I equate financial planning to health and wellness. We want to …
Apportionment of the FERS Special Annuity Supplement
Pinnacle Personnel Services, LLC | Debbie Hatch I want to talk for a moment about divorce. Specifically, if you’re a federal retiree. In 2016, without …