OPM’s Retirement Backlog Drops Below 15,000
OPM has reduced its backlog of outstanding retirement claims to under 15,000 for the first time in a year.
Month: July 2017
TSA PreCheck Passes 5 Million Mark
The TSA announced that now has over 5 million enrollees in its Pre✓® program.
Money, Manpower, Morale, and Motivation
Is pay for performance a viable option for the federal workforce? There are efforts to replace the General Schedule, but the author is skeptical it can work.
This Widow Does Not Meet the Legal Definition of ‘Widow’ for Federal Retirement Purposes
The widow of an FBI employee is ruled not eligible for a FERS annuity survivor’s benefit since the length of her marriage was less than 9 months at the time of her husband’s death.
Stay or Leave: Pros and Cons of Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
Should you stay in your federal job or leave for the private sector? The author looks at benefits and considerations of both areas of employment.
Federal Employee Investing: Best TSP Fund in 2017
Which TSP fund has had the highest return for the first six months of 2017? The S fund is on top of all other funds for June.
