What’s Left of Your CSRS or FERS Pension?
If you’re close to retirement, you’ve probably calculated your FERS or CSRS Pension. But did you remember to consider these important reductions in your retirement planning?
Month: June 2011
Preserving Your Job and and Your Reputation in the Internet Era
The recent scandal with Congressman Weiner over his Twitter photos is a stark reminder of how badly things can go awry if our personal information gets into the wrong hands. The author offers some advice to Facebook users on ways to keep their profile data under their control.
A Strong Reminder About the Dangers of Email Carelessness
The Anthony Weiner scandal shows us once again the importance of thinking carefully before any digital communication.
How to Create Outstanding PowerPoint Presentations
If you follow a few simple tips, you can use PowerPoint to create presentations that powerfully communicate your ideas and even inspire your audience.
GPO Wants to Offer Buyouts to 15% of Its Personnel
The Government Printing Office published notice of its plan to send a request to Congress and OPM for buyout authority for 330 of its employees.
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS: The Applicant’s Statement of Disability
In preparing a Federal Disability Retirement application, a change in a medical diagnosis may require an amendment to the application. In such instances, should a change be implemented?
Federal Union Official Time: Myths Perpetuated, Realities Hard to Come By
The author discusses the recent House hearings on official time. He suggests that none of the parties to the hearing addressed a number of critical issues surrounding this topic. It appeared that everyone in attendance got to try for political points by no one addressed what is really at the root of the problem. He suggests that the truth is out there and can be easily found if you know where to look.
Bill Introduced to Cut Federal Workforce by 10% by 2015
Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), Dennis Ross (R-FL), and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) have introduced a bill that would aim to cut the federal workforce by 10% by 2015 through attrition.
Grim Outlook for Social Security in 2011 OASDI Annual Report
The House Subcommittee on Social Security recently examined the 2011 Annual Report of the Social Security Board of Trustees that was released in late May and released some of the highlights that were found.
Rep. Chaffetz Introduces Bill to Check NLRB’s Litigation Powers
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has introduced a bill intended to rein in the litigation power of the National Labor Relations Board.
