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Month: August 2020

“Defunding Social Security”: Monetizing the Fear of the Elderly

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithAug 25, 2020 10:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the recent “defund Social Security” debate is more about politically driven sound bites than facts.

How Storms in the Gulf Can Affect Your COLA

By Michael WaldAug 24, 2020 4:59 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How can tropical weather affect the COLA for federal retirees? The author explains the impact two Gulf storms could have.

Federal Retirement and Your Service Computation Date

By Brandon ChristyAug 24, 2020 2:23 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Your Service Computation Date can have a significant impact on your retirement annuity.

Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 24, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.

Do I Have Enough in My TSP Account?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 21, 2020 8:24 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Will you have enough money when you reach retirement? The author says the answer is different for everyone and provides some important planning tips to consider.

Investing During a Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinAug 20, 2020 7:33 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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There are always reasons not to invest for retirement based on the latest bad news, but market ups and downs are a normal part of investing.

COVID-Related Financial Considerations and Your Security Clearance

By Anthony J. Kuhn, Esq.Aug 19, 2020 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Financial difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 coronavirus could threaten your security clearance.

Largest Number of Feds Making $200,000+ Per Year

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 18, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Which agencies have the most employees making more than $200,000? Which agencies have the highest average employee salary?

The TSP is Cheap, Unless You Are Retired

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciAug 18, 2020 9:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Senior aged man staring at a laptop while sitting at his desk with a shocked, frustrated look on his face as he pulls his glasses down just beneath his eyes while staring at the computer screen in disbelief

Distribution rules under the TSP can create an unanticipated expense for retirees making regular withdrawals if the stock market drops suddenly.

Postal Service Announces Temporary Price Increase for Christmas Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 17, 2020 10:24 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The Postal Service is planning a temporary price increase this fall for domestic commercial parcels.

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