Is There an Extra Pay Period in 2016, and If So How Will It Affect My TSP Contributions?
I’ve heard that 2016 will have 27 pay periods. Is that true? If it is true, how will it affect my TSP contributions?
Know Your Limitations on Social Media
How can you avoid violating the Hatch Act while you are on the clock? The authors spell out what new guidance from the Office of Special Counsel says about proper use of social media for federal employees while they are at work.
Are Federal Executives Overpaid? SES Facts and Myths
Are members of the Senior Executive Service overpaid? The author looks at a number of facts and myths surround the federal pay debate.
Legislation Would Make it Easier to Fire Senior Executives at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would give the IRS Commissioner new authority to fire senior agency executives who have failed in their performance or committed misconduct.
Little Change to OPM’s Retirement Backlog in November
According to its latest retirement processing status report, the Office of Personnel Management made no headway on reducing the outstanding backlog of retirement applications.
Multiple Bills in Congress Pushing for a 3.9% COLA in 2016
Lawmakers in both the House and the Senate are pushing to give federal retirees a 3.9% cost of living adjustment next year.
Were You Impacted by the OPM Data Breaches? Here’s How to Find Out
Are one of the current or former federal workers still wondering whether or not the data breaches at OPM exposed your personal information? Here is some good news: there is now a way you can find out.
Why Are Self Plus One FEHB Savings So Insignificant?
Many readers are asking why the Self Plus One option is not more economical than the Self and Family health insurance option. What should an alert couple or single parent learn from a “witches’ brew of competing forces” affecting the cost of this new option?
Bill Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Employee Relocation Expenses
Legislation was introduced in the House this week that would give the VA Secretary the authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to VA employees.
S Fund Gives TSP Investors 1.75% Return in November
Stock market returns so far in 2015 have disappointed many investors who may have gotten used to the returns the C fund enjoyed over the past three years. On a more positive note, most of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) stock funds showed positive returns for November.
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