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Month: October 2020

How Another Proposed Bill Would Impact Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 30, 2020 1:48 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would make changes that could impact your retirement savings.

FedSmith Readers Think Telework is Sustainable Long Term

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 30, 2020 8:48 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Is telework a viable long-term options for the federal workforce? FedSmith readers think it is.

Leaving Your Legacy: How to Help Your Loved Ones Maximize Your Federal Benefits

By Greg KlinglerOct 29, 2020 2:45 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2021 4:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Having a legacy plan is important in caring for your loved ones. These are some considerations for federal employees.

Former Federal Employee Sentenced for Posing as Covert CIA Officer to Steal Millions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 29, 2020 9:55 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former federal employee at the DEA has been sentenced for orchestrating a scheme posing as a covert CIA officer to steal millions of dollars.

Executive Order Obliterating Civil Service Protections Gets an ‘F’

By Jeff NealOct 28, 2020 2:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says there are a number of inherent problems with the recent Executive Order that creates a new class of federal employees.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2020 7:55 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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NTEU has sued President Trump over his recent Executive Order that establishes a new class of federal employees.

The Swing of the Pendulum

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOct 27, 2020 1:52 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Labor relations laws change depending on the administration in power. The author looks at how rules governing unions have changed since the 90s.

Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 27, 2020 12:22 PM | Updated: Oct 28, 2020 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to nullify President Trump’s recent Executive Order that would make it easier to hire and fire some federal employees.

Want a Pay Raise In Retirement? Consider Moving

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 27, 2020 8:11 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Where federal employees choose to live after retirement can have a big impact on their expenses.

2021 TSP Contribution Limits Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 26, 2020 3:37 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The IRS has announced the 2021 contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.

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