Burrowing In Is a Form of Theft; Maybe It Should Be Treated That Way?
The author proposes a different way of looking at the practice of burrowing in by political appointees.
Should I Take the TSP Annuity Option?
The TSP annuity sounds great at first, but upon closer examination, it may not be such a good deal.
Federal Pay Increases by Race: White Employees Lowest and Shrinking Percentage of Federal Workforce
An analysis of recent data suggests the Biden administration’s focus on racial equity may be working to reduce federal pay raises for White employees.
OPM Extends COVID-19 Excepted Service Hiring Authority
OPM has extended the COVID excepted service hiring authority after President Biden extended the pandemic national emergency.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2023?
Can federal employees contribute to both an IRA and the TSP? Here are the details based on 2023 contribution limits.
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Consider a personalized email or cell phone subscription from Social Security.
US Marshals Hit With Major Ransomware Attack, Compromising Employee Info
A major ransomware attack compromised a host of sensitive information held by the US Marshals Service, including details about potential targets of investigations and employees of the federal law enforcement agency.
TSP Performance Disappoints in February: Year-to-Date Returns Still Positive
TSP performance is down in February 2023 but still up for the year-to-date. One TSP management advisor sees a “growth recession” ahead.
What’s the Status of the New TSP Website Performance?
Readers have reported unhappy experiences with the new TSP website. Here is a summary of improvements that are on-going and planned for the near future.
Federal Agencies Have 30 Days to Eliminate TikTok From Government Devices
The White House gave federal agencies 30 days to get TikTok off of government issued devices used by federal employees.
