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Month: March 2018

Education Says AFGE Waived Rights, Implements Collective Bargaining Agreement

By Bob GilsonMar 14, 2018 5:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Group of employees in an office setting negotiating around a conference room table

When a union does not respond to an agency proposal after a time, can the agency implement it? Broad action by the Education Department may answer the question.

Emotional Investing: Another View

By Michael WaldMar 14, 2018 2:47 PM | Updated: Jul 1, 2019 12:05 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Worried businessman appearing panicked sitting on the sidewalk with stock market financial charts in the background

The “rational” choice in investing is the one that produces the best financial gain. However, the author says your emotions play a valid role in the process.

Marrying Before or After Your Federal Retirement: Pros vs. Cons

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 14, 2018 10:33 AM Categories Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
Retired/senior couple enjoying a vacation at the beach

I’m retiring in a few years and I’m in a long-term relationship, but I’m not married. What are the pros and cons of marrying before or after retirement?

Study Shows Greater Job Satisfaction Among Employees Using Work-Life Programs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2018 3:14 PM | Updated: Mar 20, 2018 8:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Balanced scale with a card labeled 'work' on one side and a card labeled 'life' on the other indicating a work-life balance

OPM published the results of its first ever work-life survey which indicate that federal employees utilizing these programs perform better in their jobs.

When Should the Government’s Fiscal Year Start?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2018 10:22 AM | Updated: Mar 20, 2018 8:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One Congressman wants the federal government’s fiscal year to be changed to run concurrently with the calendar year.

The Federal Budget, Shutdowns and a Pay Raise for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2018 2:26 PM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 2:21 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
3D red question mark sitting on top of a scattering of $100 dollar bills

Will there be another government shutdown in March? When will we know about a pay raise in 2019?

Is Common Sense All You Need to Plan Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMar 12, 2018 12:05 PM Categories Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
Hand writing the text: Whats Your Plan for Retirement?

I’ve read about what to do with my TSP after retirement, but I believe all we can do is use common sense and hope that our money will grow and last.

Strategies For Managing The TSP Through A Turbulent Market

By Jason VisnerMar 11, 2018 4:22 PM | Updated: Mar 17, 2018 9:43 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Bull and bear with financial graph depicting possibility of up or down stock market

The stock market was on a tear last year but has become more volatile recently. How do you plan an investment strategy amid the turmoil?

Lawmakers Want to Know Why OPM is Suddenly Withholding Federal Employee Salary Data

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 11, 2018 9:35 AM | Updated: Mar 8, 2019 4:06 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Businessman holding his index finger to his lips in a 'shush' or 'shhh' gesture depicting silence or secrecy

OPM has increasingly been blocking the release of substantial amounts of federal employee salary data. Some lawmakers want to know why.

Second-Litter Subsidy Says A Lot About Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMar 9, 2018 11:38 AM | Updated: Mar 15, 2018 5:57 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
A broken piggy bank with a few coins framed inside of a Social Security card

The author says a little used feature of Social Security says a lot about the program’s coming crisis. It may cost future retirees nearly 1/2 trillion in benefits.

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