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Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.

Can I Contribute to Both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA in the Same Year?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJune 23, 2022 9:11 AM Categories Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Can I contribute the max to my Roth TSP and also $6,000 to a Roth IRA in the same year?

Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 10, 2022 9:15 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?

What Impact Does the Continuing Resolution Have on the 2022 Federal Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 8, 2021 4:15 PM Categories Q&A, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Will the continuing resolution have an impact on the 2022 federal pay raise for federal employees?

Surviving a Financial ‘Bear Attack’

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMay 6, 2020 8:48 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
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A recent retired federal employee is worried about the stock market drop and asks what he can do to protect his retirement savings.

Coronavirus Pandemic Whistleblowing for Federal Employees

By Richard RennerApril 29, 2020 10:22 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
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Some federal employees may consider whistleblowing if they feel agencies are putting them at undue risk from the coronavirus. These are some things to consider.

When Might We See Imperial County Get Locality Pay?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 11, 2019 6:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

What are the chances of Imperial County being added as a new pay locality next year?

Can Congress Overturn an OPM Reclassification Decision?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 22, 2019 12:19 PM Categories Human Resources, Q&A Leave a comment

Is there any precedent for employees “winning” reclassification of their position via legal/political means?

Am I Allowed to Contribute to Both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 24, 2019 2:14 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment
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Can I contribute to both a Roth IRA and the Roth TSP?

Why Are the New Locality Pay Increases So Small?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 4, 2019 9:37 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment
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I was shocked by the small pay increases under the new locality areas. Am I missing something?

When Do I Begin Receiving the FERS Annuity Supplement?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 26, 2019 11:37 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

 I just received my first interim FERS payment. When can I expect to begin receiving the supplement?

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