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How This Federal Employee Lost His Pension

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 22, 2021 7:01 AM | Updated: Apr 17, 2021 3:53 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

This retired federal employee lost his annual pension payment of about $100,000 per year. Here is what happened.

Formal Guidance Expected Soon on Emergency Paid Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 19, 2021 3:27 PM | Updated: Apr 29, 2021 4:38 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A Postal Service memo says that OPM will be issuing guidance soon on the new COVID-19 emergency leave benefit for federal employees.

Say Goodbye to Long-Term Government Bonds

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMar 19, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What does the prospect of higher interest rates mean for your retirement savings?

“Do Your Job Act” and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 18, 2021 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill has been introduced in the House to prevent federal employees from working to support unions while receiving their full federal salary and benefits.

What Working Part Time Does to Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 18, 2021 8:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How does part time work impact your retirement under FERS?

Appeals Court Overturns MSPB Decision on Performance Based Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 17, 2021 10:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The appeals court disagreed with MSPB’s conclusion that a NASA engineer removed in a performance based action had failed to show that his military service was a factor in his removal.

When Can DC Area Federal Employees Get the Vaccine?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2021 4:07 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

New information from the DC government offers a timeline as to when federal employees can expect to be eligible for the COVID vaccine.

Common Misconceptions About the FERS Supplement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMar 16, 2021 2:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The FERS Special Retirement Supplement may not work exactly as you think it does. The author lists some common misconceptions he has seen among federal employees.

To Email, or Not to Email? That is the Question!

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMar 16, 2021 8:28 AM Categories Human Resources, Leadership Leave a comment

When should supervisors use email to communicate with employees, and when should it be avoided?

IRS Begins Sending Out New COVID Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 15, 2021 11:56 AM | Updated: Mar 17, 2021 12:56 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The IRS said it has begun distributing the third round of COVID-19 stimulus checks from the new spending bill that just became law.

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May 5, 2026

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F Fund $20.9126 +0.19% +0.15%
C Fund $116.5741 +0.81% +6.45%
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