Should the Selective Service be Abolished?
Is it time to abolish the Selective Service System? A group of lawmakers in the House think so and have introduced legislation that would do just that.
Growing Support for Curbs on Administrative Leave in Agencies
Support is growing in Congress for putting restrictions on how agencies use administrative leave for federal employees. Here is a summary of what is behind the interest and a summary of a recent bill that has moved forward in Congress this week.
How is Your Annual Federal Pay Raise Determined and What is it Likely to Be Next Year?
The Obama administration has recommended a 1.6% pay raise for federal workers in 2017. Does that mean this is a done deal and federal employees now know what their pay raise will be next year? Hardly. Here is a detailed look at how the political process surrounding how the federal workforce is paid is likely to play out in the coming months.
Will Permanent Adoption of the myRA Cure America’s Bad Saving Habits?
Two Congressmen have introduced legislation to make the myRA a permanent retirement savings option.
Obama’s Budget Proposes 1.6% Raise, 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workforce
What is in the president’s budget for the federal workforce? Here are several highlights.
Number of TSP Millionaires Drops Below 2015 Level
There are now thousands of millionaires in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The number of these successful investors has dropped in the past year though as the boom in stocks has dissipated and stock market volatility has increased.
Postal Service Reports a Profit of $307 Million in Q1
The Postal Service reported a net profit of $307 million in the first quarter of 2016, a significant milestone for the agency which has suffered from heavy financial losses for the past several years.
Should I Put My TSP Into an IRA So I Can Retire When I Want?
I am 61 and have heard that I can take my money out of the TSP and place it into an IRA. I have been trying to manage my TSP the best that I can, but, my TSP has lost 20% this past year. Should I place my TSP into an IRA so I can still retire when I want?
What One Hand Offers, the Other Takes Away
Find out why the FDIC’s revocation of an accepted term appointment offer is not an appealable “removal.”
What Politicians are Promising Federal Employees If Elected
What positions have the leading Democratic candidates taken that would impact federal employees? Here is a quick summary.
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