COVID Vaccine? Some Federal Employees Can Apply Today for $50 Award
Do you qualify for a $50 award for having a COVID vaccination? Here is how to apply.
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Inflation Jumps to 5% Annual Increase: Latest COLA Estimate for 2022
Inflation is increasing more than expected. The May inflation rate was 5% over a 12-month period. What does this mean for the annual COLA?
Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
Cabinet Agencies with Highest Average Salary ($127,533) and Lowest ($76,955)
Which federal cabinet-level agencies have the highest and lowest average salary?
TSP Returns are in: Best Return Over 12 Months is 62.5%
TSP returns for the past 12 months are excellent. One fund is up more than 62%. The Fund in second place returned 40.29%.
“Flyboys” – A Personal Memorial Day Remembrance
Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the military. There are many personal stories that highlight the sacrifices made. This is one of the stories.
TSP: Shooting for 70% Replacement Income & Understanding L Fund Investments
The latest meeting of TSP executives outlined legislative and administration actions, their potential impact on the TSP, and highlights of L Fund investments.
Targeting the TSP: Fossil Fuels, Politics, and Executive Orders
Fossil fuels in TSP investments is a hot political issue. President Biden has issued an Executive Order with ramifications for the TSP.
Rejection: DC District Court Upholds FSIP Authority With Trump Appointees
The DC District Court dismissed a case filed by a federal employee union seeking to overturn a decision of the FSIP because FSIP members were not confirmed by the Senate.
Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?
Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.