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 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.
NARFE Elects a New National President
NARFE recently elected a new national president. These are some of the issues on which he campaigned and wants to focus.
TSP No Longer Low Expense Leader
The TSP is starting to get competition on fees from other investment firms.
TSP Should Remain the Investment of Choice for Federal Employees and Retirees
While costs for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds continue to decrease, the TSP remains an investment bargain for Federal employees and retirees.
Turnover Up as More Workers Quit the Federal Government
The federal government’s turnover rate in FY 2017 increased slightly over the previous year due to more federal employees resigning.
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