This article originally appeared in a publication by the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA) Like many public pension plans, Colorado's Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA) has faced challenges in the last few years. Members and beneficiaries
Retired Denver Police Officer’s Passion for Art Is No Longer a Work-In-Progress
After nearly 32 years with the Denver Police Department, Jennifer Steck was elated to begin a new journey. Hers would be a new adventure full of travel, volunteering and pursuing her passion for art. Now, a few years into retirement, Jennifer has
New Member Account Feature: Opt-Out Option for Form 1099-R
In preparation for the upcoming tax season, FPPA has rolled out a new feature for retirees and survivors: these members are now able to opt-out of receiving a printed copy of their Form 1099-R via US mail. This is especially beneficial to members who
FPPA Board Creates Pension System Task Force
In August 2018 the FPPA Board of Directors created a task force to evaluate FPPA's Statewide Pension System. The task force will evaluate various possible changes aimed at improving system benefits. The decision to create a task force was born
How Will You Use Your First Retirement Dollar?
To our staff, one of the greatest joys of working for FPPA is watching our members safely retire at the end of a successful career. Likewise, some of our favorite conversations with members are spent learning what they plan to do with the next
Making Room for Retirement
Saving and investing for tomorrow isn't always the easiest thing to do - particularly when you're not sure about getting through today. But you can't let that stop you. By taking some small but effective steps in the right direction, you can set