5-Piece Toolkit to Build a Great Working Relationship
Did you ever notice that some people can say anything? And not only do they get away with it, they actually get what they want most of the time! What’s the secret?
Month: September 2014
Changing Default TSP Allocation One Step Closer to Implementation
The Senate recently passed the Smart Savings Act which would change the automatic enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees to use one of the Lifecycle funds instead of the G fund.
‘The Most Beautiful Thing’
Carlos Iniguez, a letter carrier in Sacramento District, earned recognition from Postmaster General Pat Donahoe for helping a woman who fell and broke her hip after she tripped over a rug in her home.
Utilizing the TSP After Retirement
What should you do with your TSP account after you retire? The author offers some advice and considerations for federal employees who have reached this milestone in their careers.
What We Know So Far About Phased Retirement
Phased Retirement may finally be a reality for eligible federal employees desiring to phase into retirement, however, some agencies have said they will not allow employees to submit applications until 2015. The author offers considerations and practical examples for federal employees who may be considering utilizing the new phased retirement option.
Social Security Taxes on Vacation Payout
If I retire near the end of the year, is my vacation payout going to be subject to Social Security tax if I have already reached the upper limit for payments under FERS?
SSDI: A Program Subject to Abuse
A new report from the Office of Inspector General at the Social Security Administration shines the spotlight on the widespread abuse taking place within the Social Security Disability Insurance program and identifies the extent to which the Social Security Administration does or does not have the systems and tools in place to fight fraud and abuse.
House Concerned About Cost of Union Activity at IRS
One of Lois Lerner’s emails that was recently uncovered in the ongoing IRS investigation details how the union prevented disciplinary action from being taken on a non-performing but highly paid IRS employee. The revelation has the House Subcommittee on Oversight concerned about the value the IRS is getting for what it spends on union activity.
IRS Can Now Collect Back Taxes From Federal Employees’ TSP Accounts
If you are a federal employee with outstanding tax debts, you may find that money from your TSP account is garnished to make good on those debts.
1% Federal Pay Raise in 2015 Closer to Reality
The likelihood of a 1% federal pay raise next year is one step closer to becoming a reality with the introduction of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government.
