Retirement
Can a Lower Paid Employee Save Enough for Retirement? Here is One Example
FedSmith spoke to a man who makes less than most federal employees but follows a plan that should work for anyone wanting a secure retirement.
2,664 Articles by Ralph R. Smith
Pay & Benefits
Federal Workforce is ‘Elite Island of Secure and High-Paid Workers’
A new report says "[t]he federal civilian workforce has become an elite island of secure and high-paid workers, separated from the ocean of private-sector American workers who must…
Court Cases
Actions and Decisions Have Consequences
The failure to conduct a background check on an illegal alien captured on the Mexican border resulted in the alien returning to the US where he raped two…
Pay & Benefits
Debating the Federal Pay Raise
The system for determining the average federal pay raise is steeped in politics. What is going on and why?
Pay & Benefits
2.7% Increase for 2007 Gets Congressional Boost
The 2007 pay raise process for federal civilian employees is following what is now a fairly well-worn path. No one knows the final outcome but 2.7% looks like…
Federal Workforce News
This TSP Fund Has Eye-Popping TSP Returns: Will the Run Continue?
The S fund of the TSP has been very good to TSP investors. Will the run continue?
Federal Workforce News
April Brings A Smile To Most TSP Investors
The I fund continues its torrid pace with a return of 4.83% for one month and a return of 33.58% for the past twelve months.
Pay & Benefits
Constructing Your TSP Options: Follow the Money
Should real estate investment trusts be added to your TSP?
Federal Workforce News
2.7% in 2007?
The latest twist and the bargaining for the 2007 federal pay raise goes through the annual cycle.
Federal Workforce News
Readers: Criminal Activity Increasing Among Federal Employees
14% of those taking this poll indicated that there was no change in criminal activity among federal employees. 54% think there has been an increase. Coincidentally, the Dept.…