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Resources

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The following resources will help you make some of the crucial
benefit decisions discussed throughout this book:

• www.narfe.org - Established in 1921, NARFE works to
safeguard and improve the earned rights and benefits of
America’s active and retired federal employees.
• www.federaldaily.com - A leading provider of books,
newsletters and other information services to federal employees.
They also publish one of the most technical, comprehensive and
informative books regarding federal benefits, The Federal
Employees Almanac, and it is a must own for all federal
employees.
• www.usa.gov - Obtain official information and services from
the U.S. government--online! They make it easy and offer an
abundance of information, services and resources.
• www.benefitscheckup.org - Many older people need help
paying for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities and other basic
needs. Ironically, millions of older Americans--especially those
with limited incomes--are eligible for but not receiving benefits
from existing federal, state and local programs. Ranging from
heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs,
to income supplements; there are many public programs
available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and

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