When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
OPM’s Telework Guidance is Thorough and Surprisingly Progressive
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
Federal Employees Who Refuse COVID Testing Could Face Discipline
Federal employees who refuse COVID testing under recently issued policies could be subject to disciplinary action.
Defending Against Proposed Suspension Led to Employee’s Removal
An IRS employee ran afoul of the prohibition against unauthorized release of taxpayer info when she put together her defense to a proposed disciplinary suspension.
The Mystery of Bargaining Over Management Rights
Can a federal union bargain over management rights? As the author explains, the answer is not so simple.
FedSmith Readers Oppose a Vaccine Requirement
We asked our readers recently what you think of vaccine requirements for federal employees. Here is what you told us.
Using the G Fund to Help Support Uncle Sam
The Federal Government is running out of money. It usually just borrows a lot more. Now, it cannot do that. Here is where the TSP’s G Fund steps in to help.
Leaping Before Looking: A Federal Employee’s Biggest Retirement Mistake
Can you retire? As the author illustrates, you need to have a solid plan in place in order to have a successful retirement.
Vaccine Mandates, Unions, and Politics: A Volatile Mix
Unions support the Biden Administration and represent federal employees. Will vaccine negotiations delay or prevent federal employees from returning to their offices?
TSP: Six Straight Months of Gains for C Fund
The C Fund in the TSP has been up in each of the past six months. Performance is rotating among different markets (and TSP funds). Here is how funds performed in July and through the year.
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