Debt Ceiling Looms… Again
Borrowing money has become commonplace for the federal government to fund its operations. What is this likely to mean for future tax rates? The author provides an analysis.
IRS is Outsourcing Debt Collection Again
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to begin private collection of certain overdue federal tax debts as early as spring of 2017. At least one union representing federal employees is opposed to the plan.
FEHB After Retirement: What Changes Can You Expect?
The Federal Employees Health Benefits program is one of the best benefits available to federal employees and retirees, and it can be carried into retirement after leaving federal service. The author describes some of the changes one can expect when carrying FEHB into retirement.
2016 FEVS Results Show Federal Employees’ Overall Satisfaction With Their Paychecks
OPM has released the full 2016 FEVS results. While the data cover many aspects of federal employment, one topic they address is federal employees’ overall satisfaction with pay.
Most Expensive, Cheapest, and Biggest FEHB Premiums for Federal Employees
Which FEHB plans have the biggest monthly increases for an employee over last year? Which are the most expensive plans by employee monthly share? Which are the cheapest plans by employee monthly share? Here is a breakdown.
OPM Makes Small Gain in Retirement Backlog for September
The Office of Personnel Management made a very slight improvement in the number of outstanding retirement applications in its backlog in September.
Readers Opt for Trump Over Clinton
The first debate among leading candidates for president is over. Most readers indicate it did not impact their vote.
Obama Calls for Increased Diversity at National Security Agencies
A new presidential memorandum calls for greater diversity and inclusion among the federal government’s national security workforce.
Improvement Plans for the Thrift Savings Plan
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently released its five year strategic plan. The author highlights two goals from the plan and what they would mean for federal employees investing in the Thrift Savings Plan.
The VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016: 5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know
The author says that when one digs into the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016, there is a lot more to it than the title would have you believe.
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