Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds All Up in September
TSP investors all have a reason for optimism as every TSP fund went up in September. Moreover, all TSP funds have solid gains for the past 12 months…
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Pay & Benefits
More Info On the ‘Elite Island of Secure and High Paid Federal Workers’
Statistics about the average compensation for federal employees has left some readers perplexed, some outraged and some with more questions. Here is additional information (and a couple of…
Federal Workforce News
Role of a Federal Employee in Presenting America’s History and Values
One of the most important roles played by federal employees is representing America to its citizens and to foreign visitors. Here is an example one federal employee who…
Federal Workforce News
2.7% Pay Raise: Is it “Slip, Slidin’ Away”?
The 2007 pay raise for civilian employees is often influenced by the raise given to military personnel by Congress. The process is different this year. A smaller military…
Federal Workforce News
Readers Say America Not Winning War on Terrorism
Readers have strong views regarding the war on terror. Whether your views resemble "Thank God for George Bush" or "the policies of this administration have created terrorists", there…
Retirement
Another COLA Increase for Retirees Coming in January
The annual COLA increase for federal retirees is still going up and will become effective in January 2007.
Federal Workforce News
Do You Appreciate the Power of the Internet?
The power of the internet is deceptive. It gives anyone a chance to express an idea or opinion and to try to influence others. Some may not appreciate…
Federal Workforce News
Will You Ever Be Rich as a Federal Employee?
Most employees will never be rich and did not enter federal service with that goal in mind. On the other hand, how does one define "rich?"
Federal Workforce News
All TSP Funds Move Up in August
The August returns for the TSP funds are all in positive territory. What about the rest of the year?
Federal Workforce News
“Checking the Weather” in Maryland, California, Canada and Europe
Using government computers to download pornography led to removal and a prison sentence for this 30-year federal employee.