Emergency Leave Transfer Program Set Up for Hurricane Dorian
OPM has established an emergency leave transfer program for federal employees adversely impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
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.
Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance to Federal Employees
Another effort is being made in Congress to provide a short-term disability insurance option to federal employees.
Famous Investor Calls Index Funds Including the TSP a Bubble, but is it True?
Recent claims have said that index funds might be the next investment bubble. Should federal employees be worried?
CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Credit of Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdowns
New legislation aims to protect the credit reports of federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
2020 Pay Raise: Silence Speaks Volumes
No action from the Senate on the pay raise this week has implications for your salary in 2020.
TSP Issues Guidance on New Withdrawal Options
The TSP has issued guidance on utilizing the new withdrawal options that recently went into effect.
Federal Employees Are Lucky
The author says that although federal employees may not think of themselves as lucky, they have plenty for which to be thankful.
TSP Changes Now in Effect
Significant changes for the federal government’s TSP program are now in effect. Here is a summary of what has changed.
Quick Financial Tips for Federal Employees: September Edition
The author lists a few bits of information for federal employees when it comes to their pay, benefits and retirement.
