Spend Less, Save More: Keep (at least) ONE of your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions
Finding ways to save money is often among our New Year’s resolutions. Evaluating your FEGLI insurance premiums can be a way to significantly cut costs.
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.
Pay Freeze Proposal is a Cry for Help
The author says that determining proper pay for federal employees is more complex than simply proposing a pay freeze.
A Pay Freeze and Its Impact on Federal Employees
A pay freeze can have a long term financial impact up to and through retirement for a federal employee.
Freezing Pay is Not the Answer
Reports indicate federal employees may face a pay freeze in 2019. The author says that while there are problems with federal pay, a freeze will not solve them.
Pay Freeze for Federal Employees in 2019?
A new report based on a leaked whistleblower document says that the Trump administration intends to seek a pay freeze for all civilian federal employees in 2019.
Why Are Current Federal Employees Not Getting the Same Raise as Federal Retirees?
Federal retirees will get a higher pay raise next year than what is proposed for current federal employees. I feel this is unfair; why is this the case?
Federal Employees, Government Shutdown and Celebrating Christmas
Are federal employees going to have an extra paid day off at Christmas? It is unlikely unless it is due to a government shutdown.
Maximized Pension vs Survivor Protection: A Fresh Take on an Age Old Debate
Is the Surviving Spouse Benefit a good buy for federal employees? Here are some considerations.
TSP Announces Its Year End Processing Schedule
The Thrift Savings Plan has posted its year end processing schedule.
Attacking Federal Employee Salaries at CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is one of the highest paying agencies in government. Legislation has been introduced that would change that.
