Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?
It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.
Month: August 2020
Is Phased Retirement Right For You?
Is phased retirement right for you? Here is an overview of how the program works.
NASA Moves to Ensure Planetary Nebulas Are Diverse and Inclusive
NASA said that it is renaming some planetary nebulas in space “as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal
Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.
TSP Participants Move Out of Stock Funds Right Before Record Highs
COVID-19 has had an impact on TSP actions and decisions by TSP investors.
Report: Nearly Half of Postal Service Employees Had ‘Unauthorized Overtime’ Last Year
An IG report found that the Postal Service has a growing problem with costs stemming from what it calls “unauthorized overtime.”
Time is Running Out to Replace Your RMD
Required minimum distributions were suspended under the CARES Act, but if you already took one and want to replace it, it must be done before it’s too late.
Report: Agencies Can Take Their Own Actions to Improve Hiring
A new report says that although the federal government has a cumbersome hiring process that needs revamping, agencies can take their own actions to make bolster recruiting.
The Problem With Having No Life Insurance
Do you need life insurance in retirement? These are some important considerations.