Core Inflation is Up But Index for Next COLA is Down
The latest inflation report reflecting economic activity in November has been released. Core inflation is still rising and the index used for the COLA is down.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Divorce is Expensive But One FERS Retiree Owes Former Spouse Less Than OPM Calculated
Should the FERS annuity supplement be included when awarding payments to a former spouse? The MSPB upholds a federal retiree’s request for lower payments.
2024 is a National Election Year: Time to Bring Out the Hatch Act
With the upcoming 2024 elections, political passions will be running high and Hatch Act allegations about federal employees will be publicized. This may be the first round.
2023 TSP Performance Jumping Up: One Fund Up More Than 11% in November
In a year of volatility, TSP investors have moved billions into stocks as 2023 TSP performance has skyrocketed. Do you own the fund that jumped more than 11% in November?
2024 Locality Pay Areas: Why Federal Employees are Confused
The 2024 locality pay areas have been finalized, but it has led to confusion among impacted employees. Here is an explanation.
OPM Finalizes Locality Pay Areas for 2024
The locality pay areas for 2024 have been announced. About 33,000 federal employees will be added to the locality pay system. Here is a complete list of these areas.
Senator Proposes Term Limits for Federal Employees
Challenges to the power of the federal government can be made in court or through legislation. One new bill would address this issue by creating term limits for federal employees.
Results of TSP Satisfaction Survey Announced; TSP Returns Bounce Back
The 2023 TSP satisfaction survey results have been reported. TSP returns are rebounding so far in November.
Inflation Receding But Impact Remains
As we start the new year for the next COLA calculation, the latest data show a continuing decline in the rate of inflation.
