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1.2% COLA in 2021 for Federal Retirees and Social Security?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 14, 2020 8:05 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the likely amount for a 2021 COLA?

Who Decides What is An Effective and Efficient Government?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 12, 2020 12:37 PM | Updated: Oct 8, 2020 1:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that official time represents an issue of who gets to decide what constitutes an effective and efficient government.

Presidential Transition Notebook: Take Dismantling OPM Off the Table

By Jeff NealSep 11, 2020 10:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author shares his analysis of proposed recommendations for reforming the Office of Personnel Management under a new administration.

What Really Makes a TSP Millionaire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 10, 2020 2:18 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:37 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The coronavirus caused the number of TSP millionaires to drop, but as the author explains, you have to stay focused on your long-term goals.

The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 10, 2020 9:53 AM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:12 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.

FEVS Coming September 14

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 9, 2020 5:42 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

After some delays, the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finally has a set launch date.

Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSep 9, 2020 3:08 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.

Agencies With Most $100,000+ Federal Employees and Lowest Average Salaries

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 9, 2020 7:48 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which agencies have the most employees making $100,000+ and which ones have the lowest average salary?

Four Ways to Generate Retirement Investment Income

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonSep 8, 2020 1:28 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

These are four strategies you can use as the basis for developing a plan for generating income to use in retirement.

Playing Politics with the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2020 8:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new report says that the recent politicization of the Postal Service is detracting from addressing the real problems facing the agency.

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May 5, 2026

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L 2055 $23.2981 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2060 $23.2952 +0.93% +8.72%
L 2065 $23.2923 +0.93% +8.72%
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