Apple Launches Discount Program for Veterans and Military
Apple has launched a discount program for active duty military and veterans with discounts on many of its products including iPhone and Apple Watches.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
No Shutdown for Now, But What About a Pay Raise?
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown. Where does this leave the possibility of a pay raise?
TSP Announces End of Year Processing Schedule
The Thrift Savings Plan has announced its year-end processing schedule with details on how transactions will be handled as 2018 draws to a close.
Best Medicare and FEHB Plan Choices for 2019
Medicare can work well in conjunction with some FEHB plans. Here is some important information to consider when selecting benefits for the coming year.
6 New Locality Pay Areas Coming in 2019
OPM has issued a final rule to add six new locality pay areas in 2019 that will impact roughly 70,000 federal employees.
Temporarily Relaxing TSP Hardship Withdrawal Rules
The TSP is relaxing hardship withdrawal rules for victims of Hurricane Michael or Hurricane Florence. Here are the details.
OPM Addresses How Pay Will Work for Tomorrow’s Holiday
OPM has provided detailed guidance on pay and leave for the upcoming holiday honoring former President George H.W. Bush.
In Volatile Month, Which TSP Funds Had Largest Gains?
November was a volatile month for stocks. Which TSP funds had the largest gains?
Will Shutdown Be Avoided? Politics and Government Spending Priorities
Federal employees in some agencies are again staring at the possibility of a government shutdown in a few days.
Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees
Federal employees have unique benefits to help them save for retirement. The author discusses these as well as some other long-term wealth building advice.
