Fact Checking Bernie Sanders on Social Security
Bernie Sanders has made a number of statements about Social Security during his campaign for president, but are they true? The author provides a fact check analysis of some of Sanders’ statements.
Feds Are Overpaid… Or Not
Are federal employees paid more than their private sector counterparts? It’s a debate that has been raging for years with no clear answers. The author discusses the latest twist in the salary debate: a report from the Cato Institute which says federal workers are paid far more generously than private sector workers. He says that while the report is mostly inaccurate, there is more to the story.
What Impact Does Unused Sick Leave Have on My Annuity?
I plan on retiring with 42 years and 7 months of service in Jan 2017. I will have accumulated 2500 hours of sick leave balance at time of retirement. I am in CSRS, so I was wondering what the increase in my annuity, expressed as a percentage, above the 80% value, would be due to credit for sick leave.
Your COLA Increase in 2016 Will Be: Zero
It isn’t official yet, but there will not be a cost of living adjustment in 2016. Adjust your budget accordingly.
57% of Federal Employees Are Satisfied with Their Pay
The Office of Personnel Management has released the full results from the 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. Responses indicate that federal employees are increasingly satisfied with their pay.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Medicare Premium Increase
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to prevent a potential 52% in Medicare Part B premiums.
Does Dave Ramsey Recommend Rolling Over Your TSP to an IRA?
What is Dave Ramsey’s advice about doing a TSP rollover to an IRA after retirement?
Federal Employees on ‘An Elite Island of Secure and High-Paid Employment’
An article describes the federal government as “an elite island of secure and high-paid employment, separated from the ocean of average Americans competing in the economy.”
NARFE Sets Up Web Page and Letters to Protest Medicare Part B Premium Increase
The National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) has started a web page devoted to opposing the projected 52% increase in Medicare Part B premiums.
Let’s Put The ‘Chief’ In Chief Human Capital Officer
The author says that while well intentioned, the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 is inadequate to meet the talent management challenges the government faces today.
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