Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
IRS Holding Over 35M Unprocessed Tax Returns As Backlog Swells
A backlog of unprocessed tax returns has led to delays in receiving tax refunds for many Americans as the agency struggles to adopt a slew of changes related to coronavirus relief efforts.
At-Will Federal Employment? Welcome to the World of Fact-Free Government
The author says that at-will federal employment would not work well for the federal government.
The TSP Fund with Best Monthly (3.46%), 12-Month (61.7%), YTD (15.47%) Returns
One TSP Fund is ahead of all others in June, in 2020, in 2021, and the past 12-months. Only 12.3% of TSP investor assets are in this Fund.
Biden Administration Raising Pay for Federal Firefighters
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters — and immediately raising their pay — as officials ramp up response efforts to fires spreading out west.
Government Match Has Dramatic Impact on TSP Contribution Rate
A recent study looks at the impact of the government match and automatic enrollment on TSP plan participation.
Need $75? Another Insurer Offering a Credit to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
GEHA is offering a credit to eligible federal employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.
How Do Your TSP Returns Compare? S Fund Up 16% in 2021
Where have the highest TSP returns appeared in 2021? What is the new favorite fund for TSP investors?
Is Your Agency One of the “Best Places to Work” in Government?
Which agencies are ranked as the best ones at which to work in the federal government?
2022 FERS COLA: Good News and Bad News
Inflation is up this year which will likely boost next year’s COLA for federal retirees, but there is some bad news for FERS retirees.