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FPPA’s 2020 Year in Review

Let us be the latest, but certainly not last, to say that much of this past year has been remarkably unpleasant. But, 2020 also brought out many…

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The Best Animal Rescues of 2020

Have you ever heard of Pangolins? We had never learned about they landed on this list!

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Separate Retirement Accounts: What’s Changing?

Signed on April 1, 2020, Colorado House Bill 20-1044 made numerous changes to FPPA’s plans and plan features. Among these changes was an adjustment to…

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Taking Time for Your Mental Health

It’s confession time…I’m tired. I’m tired in a way that I’ve never been before.

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Investing in a more just world: FPPA files suit against The Boeing Company

FPPA takes great care when investing our members’ retirement funds. This of course includes an emphasis on delivering consistent positive returns to…

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[Webinar] The Rule of 80

Update 5/12/2021: Information in this Rule of 80 webinar is specific to the Statewide Defined Benefit Plan, as signed into law on April 1, 2020. Read…

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Does Senate Bill 217 affect FPPA Police Officer Pension Benefits?

In June 2020, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 217 into Colorado law. The legislation sets in motion several sweeping reforms for our state’s police…

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[Webinar] What’s your legacy? Make sure your family and assets are protected

Update 5/27/2020: This webinar has ended. A recording of the event is available below

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Rule of 80: An Explainer

Edit 1/1/2023: Information in this article has been updated to include information specific to the Statewide Retirement Plan.

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A Message From FPPA’s Executive Director

To our members, employers, and other stakeholders,

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New Coronavirus Law Allows Emergency 457 Account Withdrawals

In late march, congress passed and the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, or CARES act. This federal…

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[Updated] COVID-19 Resources for First Responders

Updated: November 18, 2021

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FPPA Legislation Signed Into Law

On April 1, 2020, House Bill HB20-1044 was signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. FPPA believes that the changes enacted by this…

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[Updated] First Responder Appreciation Post: Coronavirus Edition

Updated: 5/12/2020

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Coronavirus Update: FPPA Investments

News of the recent market declines can be unsettling and we understand your concern. FPPA’s investment staff is closely monitoring the volatile…