How Likely Are You to Receive a COLA Increase in 2016?
Will federal retirees receive a COLA in 2016? While inflation data is creeping up, it may not be enough to result in a COLA increase.
Jeb Bush: Federal Employees Are Paid Far Better Than Their Private Sector Counterparts
In a recent speech in Tallahassee, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush called on a number of reforms he feels are needed in Washington, several of which were aimed directly at federal workers.
Is Washington’s Big F.E.E.T.S. Stepping on Federal Employees?
The author says politicians in Washington are using federal employees as political pawns which is likely to push talented people out of the federal workforce. He outlines some of the arguments coming from Washington against the federal workforce and dispels them with evidence of his own.
What the Heck is Going On at FAA?
What is going on with the Federal Aviation Administration labor relations program? A recent resignation brings the situation into the public eye.
Would Cutting the G Fund Interest Rate Benefit Federal Employees?
The G fund has never had a losing year. The rate of return on the G fund has been dropping as inflation has gone down and consideration is being given to reducing the G fund interest rate even more. Could this actually be a good thing for TSP investors?
House Panel Advances Legislation Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees
A House panel has advanced legislation that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs secretary sweeping new authority to fire corrupt or incompetent employees for cause.
Some CSRS Offset Employees Will Receive Extra Money (and Interest)
Are you a CSRS offset retiree? If you are in this group of federal employees, a letter coming from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) may interest you as you may be in for at least a small, unexpected financial gain.
Republicans Consider Cutting G Fund Interest Rate to Raise Money
Republicans in the Senate have revived a previously defunct idea that would drastically cut the interest rate that the G Fund pays to TSP investors.
The Confederate Flag and Your 2016 Pay Raise
How does a controversy over flying the Confederate flag impact the 2016 federal employee pay raise?
Locality Pay for Feds: How Is Your Paycheck Impacted?
How much of a difference will locality pay make in your paycheck? This article compares actual locality pay to the “target pay gap” in each locality pay area and how it impacts the salary levels for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
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