USPS Gave Union Officials 2,776 Days For Election Work
A Postal union endorsing Hillary Clinton and other Democrats gave 2,776 days to union officials to work on the union’s political activities.
Month: July 2017
Changes Coming to the TSP
Two significant changes are being considered for the Thrift Savings Plan. Here is a summary.
Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service
What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.
The TSP is Soaring: Are You Maximizing This Opportunity?
The current bull market has had an amazing run, but the tide could shift at some point. These are some actions you can take to prepare for a market downturn.
Social Security Needs More Independent Oversight
Social Security hasn’t had Public Trustees in two years, and the author says the fact that President Trump hasn’t nominated a replacement should frighten the average person worried about the financial stability of the program. Who is producing the numbers that guide the discussion of Social Security?
What If FERS Changed? Can You Still Retire Comfortably?
Cuts to retirement programs have been proposed which has many federal employees worried. Can you still retire comfortably if some of these changes were enacted?
OMB Issues Agency Guidance on ‘Buy American’ EO
The Office of Management and Budget has provided guidance to agency heads on complying with the Trump administration’s “Buy American” executive order.
VA Begins Posting Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Employees Online
The VA has announced that it will begin posting data about adverse actions taken against agency employees online in a new effort to hold employees accountable.
Head of Ethics Office Resigns
The director of the Office of Government Ethics has turned in his resignation to the White House.
What You Should Know (and Do) If Your Agency is Downsizing
If your agency is downsizing, there are important things you should know. The author provides answers to some common questions about a RIF, VERA, and VSIP.
