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.
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.
Emotional Investing: Another View
The “rational” choice in investing is the one that produces the best financial gain. However, the author says your emotions play a valid role in the process.
Medicare General Enrollment Period ends March 31
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period is underway. Many federal retirees opt to take both FEHB and Medicare Part B.
0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
Pay Freeze Proposal is a Cry for Help
The author says that determining proper pay for federal employees is more complex than simply proposing a pay freeze.
Determining Your Medicare Part B Premium Cost Has Gotten More Complicated
The 2018 Medicare Part B premiums have been released, but the formula for figuring them out has become more complex.
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