Your 6 Most Important FERS Benefits Explained
What are the key benefits for federal employees under FERS? Here is a summary.
Month: October 2020
How to Navigate From Proposed Removal to 30-Day Suspension for Running an Etsy Store On Government Time and Computer
A bargaining unit member at the FAA, facing removal from her job for running an Etsy store on her government time and equipment, turned to the union for defense.
Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker
OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.
How Does the TSP Compare to Private Sector Retirement Plans?
The TSP has some features that make it stand out against the average private sector 401(k) plan.
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Recently introduced legislation has some provisions that could benefit federal employee whistleblowers.
Federal Employees’ Share of FEHB Premiums to Increase Nearly 5% in 2021
How much will you pay for coverage under FEHB and FEDVIP next year? OPM has announced the 2021 premiums.
Paying Double Taxes on TSP Loans
There are a number of downsides to taking a loan from your TSP account, not the least of which is the potential doubling your tax burden.
Tax Loss Harvesting: A Lesson to be Learned from Trump’s Taxes
Tax loss harvesting is an important technique that should not be overlooked in your financial plan to maximize your long-term retirement savings.
Election 2020: Where Do Trump and Biden Stand on Social Security?
The author says that neither presidential candidate appears to have a solid plan to address looming problems with Social Security.
