Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
July is Best Month for TSP Performance Since Trump Administration: One Fund Up 10.32%
TSP performance in July was a bright spot in a dismal year for TSP fund returns. One TSP Fund was up 10.32% for the month but is still down for the year.
Injunction Issued Against Air Force in Mandatory Vaccination Case
A District Court judge has issued a restraining order against the Air force from taking action against a class of people refusing to take the COVID vaccination.
4.6% 2023 Pay Raise Moves Along and Senate Action on Pay Freeze
The 2023 pay raise is moving and still at 4.6%. Action is also taking place in the Senate on removing the long pay freeze for some senior officials.
Corrupt Government, Rigged Elections and Strangers in a Strange Land
Categories Current Events Do we live in a country with a corrupt government and rigged elections? Poll results from the University of Chicago show deep distrust of government.
TSP Performance Improves in July; Update on New TSP Website
The G Fund now the most popular TSP fund. TSP returns in July are up and FRTIB anticipates call center activity will return to normal by mid to late August.
Dr. Fauci: Largest Federal Retirement ($355,000) in History?
Dr. Anthony Fauci is discussing his future retirement. He is the highest-paid federal employee, and his retirement package will reportedly be the largest federal retirement in history.
Good or Bad News? 2023 COLA Estimates: 10.5%? 10.8%? 11.4%?
2023 COLA estimates are now above 10%, and one prediction is as high as 11.4%.
2023 COLA Update: Inflation Up, Highest Since 1981
Inflation and the 2023 COLA have captured the interest of many readers. Here are the latest figures as of June 2022.
Frustrated? Eleanor Holmes Norton Seeks GAO Investigation of FRTIB and New Inspector General
Problems stemming from the new TSP website are not over. Eleanor Holmes Norton wants a GAO investigation and appointment of an inspector general for the FRTIB.
