Leaving Federal Service Early: Should You Take a Lump Sum of Your Retirement Contributions?
If you leave federal service before you are eligible to retire immediately, should you take a lump sum payment or wait for a pension?
What You Need to Know About Interest Based Bargaining
What is interest-based bargaining, and how can it be used successfully in federal labor relations?
House Lawmakers Want Federal Government to Handle Vaccinations for DC Area Federal Employees
A group of House lawmakers want the federal government to take over vaccine distributions for DC area federal employees.
Defense Wins Championships. So Do Emergency Funds
A good defense is just as important as a good offense, and as the author illustrates, this applies to personal finance as well as football.
The Top Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Made in 2020
The author outlines the top retirement planning mistakes he observed federal employees make in 2020.
Federal Employees Can Face Disciplinary Action For Not Wearing Masks Under New Executive Order
New guidance has been issued for federal employees and agencies regarding masking requirements created under a recent Executive Order.
How Can You Save More in the TSP?
Federal employees are often told it is important to invest in the TSP to have a secure retirement, but where can they get the extra money to put into savings?
How Much of Your FERS Pension Will the Government Take in Retirement?
Is your FERS pension taxable? As the author explains, federal employees could wind up with a smaller monthly income in retirement than they were expecting.
Civil Service Modernization Is Essential – Here Is One Way to Make It Happen
The author says that using a model based on BRAC is the best way to achieve civil service modernization.
Government Closed on Thursday in DC Area
Federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be closed on February 18th.
