Happy New Year for TSP Investors as Funds Return Record Yearly Returns
The TSP stock funds turn in their best performance in years.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Can you Spare a Quarter? US Mint Referees Disputes on Coin Designs
The depiction of a state’s image on new quarters is leading to disputes among the states.
Federal Readers Select Bush Over Dean in Poll
FedSmith.com readers expressed a preference for George Bush over Howard Dean in the latest FedSmith.com poll.
AFGE Intensifies Political Attacks
AFGE is increasing its political exposure with a series of political ads for the 2004 presidential election
Dow Hits 10,000. What Does It Mean for Your TSP?
Your TSP stock funds are looking much healthier than a year ago.
Personnel in “trade agencies” are stretched says GAO
Increased responsibilities of America’s world trade have stretched the human resources of the federal agencies responsible for implementing the country’s trading policies.
The Designer Product of the Year From the Federal Government
New $20 bill listed as one of the best new products of the year
Will December 26 be another holiday? Here are a few comments
Will the Friday after Christmas be a holiday this year? In some offices, hope springs eternal.
Money, Power and Temptation Can Lead to Problems
The Office of Government Ethics has released a report on conflict of interest prosecutions. Some ethics violations can get a person in serious trouble.
Federal Pay Raise vs. Private Sector: Who Comes Out Ahead in 2004?
Some employees are unhappy with the 2004 pay raise as the federal government is moving toward some pay for performance features in its pay structure. How does the 2004 raise compare to the private sector?
