When Does an Employee Have to Retire to Receive the 2017 COLA?
An employee who plans to retire on 1/3/2017 wants to know if he has to be off of the government’s payroll by 12/31/16 to receive the COLA. The author provides the answer.
Obama Offers a Final ‘Thank You’ to Federal Employees
President Obama offered a final “thank you” to federal employees during his last days in office to honor their accomplishments.
Will Federal Employees Receive an Extra Day Off at Christmas?
Will federal employees be given an extra day off around Christmas in 2016? Here is our best guess about why that is unlikely.
How is the TSP Annuity Supplied by MetLife Calculated?
Can you tell me how the TSP annuity that is supplied by MetLife is calculated? I have been given a bunch of different answers and none match what the TSP rate is offering (which is of course much lower).
‘Revised’ 2017 Locality Pay Rates Issued for Federal Employees
The revised locality pay rates for various areas of the United States are now out. San Francisco and Washington, DC areas will enjoy the biggest gains.
Federal Employee Unions and Election Consequences
There have not been dramatic legislative changes in federal human resources and labor relations since 1978. That could change in 2017. Here are some of the more significant proposals for change.
Legislation Introduced to Apply the Chained CPI to Social Security COLA
Legislation has been introduced that would make sweeping reforms to Social Security. The author says it would make cuts to the program that would potentially harm older Americans.
Government Shutdown Averted as Senate Dems Relent
An attempt by some Senate Democrats to block a continuing resolution will apparently not lead to a government shutdown.
President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees
President Obama has issued a surprising last minute pay raise plan for federal employees effective in January 2017.
National DEAF-icit: Debt, Taxes, and Your Retirement
The author says that taxes are likely to be higher in the future when current federal employees are at or nearing retirement. He outlines some options available to federal workers to help offset future tax burdens.
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