Congressmen Take Personal Stake in Reducing National Debt
A small group of Congressmen are making pledges to forego some of their own pay and benefits to apply to the reduction of the national debt.
Author: Ian Smith
Defined Benefit Plans Prove Valuable for Reducing Retirement Income Risk
According to a new report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), Baby Boomer and Generation X households that have a defined benefit pension plan accrual at retirement age are nearly 12% less likely to run short of money for basic needs and healthcare costs.
Lessons Learned from the Creation of DHS
The Partnership for Public Service, in conjunction with Booz Allen Hamilton, interviewed leaders who were part of the creation of Department of Homeland Security and Office of the Director or National Intelligence. The research indicated that many people involved felt there were initially mission overlaps and policy shortfalls.
Sanders Vows to Fight to Protect Social Security
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Thursday that he intends to introduce legislation when Congress reconvenes to “strengthen and preserve Social Security.”
Obama Signs Executive Order Instructing Agencies to Improve Workforce Diversity
President Obama today signed an executive order to promote equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce.
The TSA 10 Years After 9/11
On the approaching ten year anniversary of September 11, 2001, the TSA highlights policies and procedures it has implemented in the last decade to make air travel safer.
FedSmith.com Readers Worried About Future Pay and Benefits
The debt debates in Washington are over. But according to a couple of recent surveys we conducted, a majority of FedSmith.com readers think that their pay and benefits will ultimately be jeopardized due to the growing federal deficit.
Congressman to Introduce Legislation to Repeal Debt Ceiling
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said in a recent statement that he plans to introduce legislation to repeal the debt ceiling, saying that it is “arbitrary and has nothing to do with the deficit.”
Seeking Solace in a Down Market: Advice for TSP Investors from an Expert
The last few days have been tense ones in the stock market. What’s an investor to do? FedSmith.com talked to investment expert Rob Morgan for ideas.
The Dow Drops 512 Points; Now What?
The stock market is in the midst of its biggest retreat since the financial crisis. Where is it likely to go next? Three financial experts weigh in.
