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It seems no one is happy with the federal pay system. Many employees and federal unions argue that federal employees are significantly underpaid. But not everyone agrees. The…
New legislation passed the House this week to protect public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with authority to regulate tobacco products. The bill will cost…
A pending bill would quietly change the TSP's investment philosophy. The result would be opening the door to more investment options, confusing many investors, applying more political pressure…
What will your paycheck look like in 2009? It looks like the 3.9% average pay raise for federal GS employees may eventually be approved.
When a politician says he wants to improve your TSP returns by changing the system, hang on to your wallet. Someone may benefit, but it may not be…
TSP stock funds across the board went down significantly in June. Here are the results and a perspective that long term investors should keep in mind before deciding…
The Internal Revenue Service is raising the mileage reimbursement rate because of the increasing cost of filling up a car with gas. How will this decision impact federal…
The 2009 federal pay raise will be influenced by a number of factors. Here are some of the events that will influence the amount of next year's average…
A few billion dollars were moved out of the TSP stock funds during the first quarter of this year. If you are a contrary investor, that may be…
Comments sent in by readers on proposed changes to interfund transfers within the TSP were unusually harsh. Similar comments may have been sent in directly to the TSP…