If you don’t, you get “answers” like these…
Month: February 2013
How Much Does the Government Pay to Fund Your Annuity?
What percentage of a federal employee’s annuity does the government pay? The author provides the results of his investigative research.
Desire to Increase Retirement Contributions Still Around
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) issued a statement today which reiterated a desire to see federal employees pay more towards their retirement.
Federal Deficits and Your Federal Employee Retirement
The federal retirement program has a large “unfunded liability.” Will this impact your future retirement?
Administrative Guidance on Furloughs
OPM offers some administrative guidance federal employees can use in the event of a furlough.
Passing Laws and Joints in the State of Washington
The voters in Washington state recently legalized marijuana. The author, who is a resident of Washington, discusses the new law and what it might mean for federal employees who live or work there.
Interesting Twists in OPM’s Official Time Report
The author raises some questions about the validity of this year’s official time report.
Panetta Tells DoD Workforce to Prepare for Furloughs
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told DoD workers in a message released today that if sequestration takes effect, the agency would be force to furlough a majority of its workforce.
What if Your Income Dropped by 40%?
Imagine you’re retired and living on a fixed income of $5,200/month. But suddenly your income dropped to $3,000/month. What changes would you have to make? Would you be able to stay retired? Who is faced with this situation?
The Complexities of FMLA
The author says that FMLA is not an anti-discrimination law, it is an entitlement law and a very complex one. He walks through some hypothetical scenarios to help explain some of these complexities.
