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Most federal employees know they should look at their long-term financial plan when considering retirement. Once the long-term plan is set, the next thing to account for is short-term cash flow right after retirement. In order to do that, it is important to understand the various sources of income that will be involved in the first year. Here is an overview of some of the key potential income sources you will have in retirement.
The Presidential Rank Awards program is back this year after being suspended in 2013 due to budget constraints.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced today that it has awarded its life annuity contract to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife).
The Postal Service has ended the second quarter of its fiscal year with a substantial net loss.
Some good news for the federal workforce: According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, only one federal worker was laid off due to the recent sequestration budget cuts.
OPM made a modest improvement in its backlog of retirement claims in April.
The Postal Service holds its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive the second Saturday of each May.
According to the appeals court, “somewhat boorish” actions of supervisors at Merit Systems Protection Board were the “ordinary tribulations of the workplace,” and did not add up to an actionable hostile work environment.
The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service has announced the 33 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalists – outstanding federal employees who are making high-impact contributions to the health, safety and welfare of countless Americans and others around the world.
Cabinet members prepared a letter to say thank you to federal workers in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
