Automatic Pay Raises for Congressmen and Retirees–Guess Who Gets a Better Deal
Congressional pay raises are automatic and went up 3.1% in 2003.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Hollywood and Politics: Are Feds Influenced by the Opinions of Celebrities?
Celebrities have gathered a lot of publicity for their position on the War in Iraq. Fedsmith readers speak out on the Hollywood celebrities.
Using Credit Cards at HUD – It’s Like Free Money
A GAO report finds significant problems with the use of government credit cards at HUD.
Feds on the Job–Do they Stay for Idealism, Money, or as an Employer of Last Resort?
A majority of poll respondents indicated they stay with the government because of the pay and benefits
Postal Service May Delay Rate Increase
Legislation likely to be approved by Congress may result in delaying the next postal rate increase until 2006.
Feds express strong opinions–for and against President Bush
A majority of respondents give the President a favorable job rating. Comments were strongly worded on both sides.
TSP Results are In: Most Stocks Give Small Positive Return in March
Most stock funds had a small positive return for March
TSP Stock Fund Investors See Some Positive Returns in March
Preliminary projections on returns for S, I and C funds of the TSP
Feds support military action against Iraq in new poll
Majority of respondents support action against Iraq
Follow the Crowd With Your Investments–and Plan on Working Until You Die
TSP investors need to be smart about investing their retirement funds. Following the latest trend can lead to poor financial results and a poor retirement
