Retirement Planning Tips for Federal Employees on 'Inside Government'

Retirement Planning Tips for Federal Employees on 'Inside Government'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" radio show for a closer look at the problems plaguing the Bureau of Prisons and retirement planning strategies for federal employees! The show, which originally aired on Friday, Sept. 3, is now available on demand.

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Federal Times "Money Matters" columnist Mike Miles provided key elements of successful retirement planning and management for federal employees, including tips to maximize the Thrift Savings Plan and utilizing investment vehicles such as Traditional and Roth IRAs.

AFGE Council of Prison Locals Southeast Regional Vice President Eric Young then discussed a dangerous staffing shortage at the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega, Ala. The overcrowded facility has seen a recent spike in violence by an increasingly aggressive inmate population, which Young said poses a serious threat to the surrounding community.

Also on the show, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) President and CEO Dr. Elsie Scott previewed CBCF's upcoming Annual Legislative Conference Sept. 15 - 18. Dr. Scott also addressed the foundation's commitment to economic development, education, and public health.

Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com.

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"Inside Government" is a one-hour weekly nationwide radio/Internet program dedicated to issues that impact federal and D.C. government employees. The show airs each Friday at 10 a.m. on Federal News Radio 1500 AM in Washington, D.C. and online at www.federalnewsradio.com. It is also available to 70 million iPod users through Apple's iTunes podcast. "Inside Government" is produced by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest federal employee union, representing 600,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.

Source: American Federation of Government Employees

CONTACT: Jason Fornicola of AFGE, +1-202-639-6448

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