Seeking Solace in a Down Market: Advice for TSP Investors from an Expert
The last few days have been tense ones in the stock market. What’s an investor to do? FedSmith.com talked to investment expert Rob Morgan for ideas.
Month: August 2011
NASA Tops List of Innovative Agencies
Which agencies rank best and worst for innovation? Here are the results of a recent survey.
Ten Points Agencies Should Consider After the New “Covered By” Decision
The author suggests ten considerations for Agencies following the DC Circuit’s landmark decision defining the “Covered By” doctrine as foreclosing bargaining topics disposed of when the collective bargaining agreement between the parties was negotiated. Whether agency leadership knows enough to take advantage of the decision and whether its politicos will intervene to favor the union is an unanswered question.
Managing Telework and Locality Pay
The use of telework or flexi-place has become an attractive feature for both employees and management for a variety of different reasons. However, a poorly administered program can be more of a burden than the problem one may be trying to solve.
Ridin’ the Storm Out
The stock market’s recent activity has many people concerned about the future.
A Deeper Look at the Debt Debacle-Gold, Us Dollar and GDP, Part II
In part two of Carol Schmidlin’s interview with Rodney Johnson, President of HS Dent Publishing, she asks him about the prospects of investing in gold, the devaluation of the U.S. dollar, and the growing federal debt. She also asks Johnson for his advice for federal employees and actions they should take in light of some of the proposed cuts on their salaries and benefits.
FERS After 25 Years
FERS is now the retirement plan for most federal employees. It is now 25 years old and the plan significantly changed the federal retirement system. Here are the changes it wrought and how the plan looks after having been in operation since 1987.
The Dow Drops 512 Points; Now What?
The stock market is in the midst of its biggest retreat since the financial crisis. Where is it likely to go next? Three financial experts weigh in.
Buchanan to Introduce “Sunshine Bill” on Super-Committee Meetings
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced that he will introduce legislation to ensure the new bicameral super-committee will operate under the watchful eye of the public.
Proposed Pay Changes for “Non-Foreign” Areas
OPM is proposing changes on pay administration for federal employees in “non-foreign areas.” Here are the changes and a chance to comment on the proposal.
