WEP, GPO, and Bill to Eliminate Them Has Advanced for First Time
Federal retiree income may be impacted by the WEP and the GPO. Legislation has advanced in the House to eliminate these provisions.
Man Sentenced to Prison After Pretending to Need Wheelchair to Get VA Benefits
A Michigan man is heading to prison after he lied to VA employees about his physical condition and used a wheelchair as a prop to fraudulently obtain benefits.
2022 Sammies Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America (Sammies) awards have been announced.
Federal Employees Need to Know This Number Before Retiring
Do you know your high-3 and how to calculate it? Here is an overview of this important number for federal employees.
Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions
This is a basic overview of how federal employees can respond to a notice of disciplinary action.
Highest Expected 2023 COLA for Social Security in 40 Years
The 2023 COLA could be the largest for federal retirees in 40+ years.
House Passes Bill Blocking Schedule F
The House of Representatives has passed legislation to prevent future presidents from implementing Schedule F.
Should Federal Employees Retire Amidst High Inflation?
Inflation is at its highest levels in over 40 years. For federal employees who may be considering retiring, is now a good time?
Bill Would Turn Up the Heat on Federal Agencies
Legislation has been introduced that would require two federal agencies to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees when using air conditioning.
Inspector General To Probe For Tax Cheats Inside IRS
A federal inspector general has announced an audit of IRS employees to determine how many of them are cheating on their own taxes.
