Michael Wald
Michael Wald is a public affairs consultant and writer based in the Atlanta area. He specializes in topics related to government and labor issues. Prior to his retirement from the U.S. Department of Labor, he served as the agency’s Southeast Regional Director of Public Affairs and Southeast Regional Economist.
Is it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?
Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.
Federal Employee Suicides Reach a New Record
New BLS data show that federal employee suicides have reached a new high.
Is There a Bubble Brewing in the TSP?
There is talk about a possible bubble in index funds which could impact TSP investors. The author explains the concerns of one expert making this argument.
Diversification Can Be Difficult For TSP Participants
The author describes pros and cons for adding more diversification options to the TSP.
Is a C Fund ESG in TSP’s Future?
Could more environmental and socially responsible investments be coming to the TSP? The author describes how this might work.
Labor Department Starting Federal Contractor Self-Audit Program
Under a new Labor Department program, some contractors will be able to self-audit their workplace anti-discrimination rules.
A Government Shutdown Could Happen Again
Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.
The Shutdown and the Economy
The partial government shutdown took a toll on workers, but what effect did have on the national economy?
The Problem with the Current Government Shutdown
The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.
Internet Access Rates Remain Uneven in the U.S.
Recent Census Bureau data show adoption rates of broadband internet throughout the country. This has led to more government services moving online.
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