Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
Here’s a strange case where the Air Force and now the district court have refused to let an Air Force ROTC cadet booted out of the program have his cake and eat it too.
8 Threats for Retirement Accounts Under President Obama’s 2016 Proposed Budget
While supporters of President Obama’s 2016 Fiscal Budget say the budget will make it easier to save for retirement, the proposal is giving mixed messages when it comes to retirement planning. The author highlights eight budget provisions that would have a negative impact on many retirement accounts.
Congressman Wants to Ban IRS Employees From Using Personal Email Addresses to Conduct Official Business
Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit IRS employees from using personal email accounts to conduct official business.
Funding the Federal Government with the G Fund
As we quickly near the latest debt ceiling limit for the federal government, the G fund will again by eyed as a temporary way to continue government spending.
‘Essential Employees’ and the 2013 Government Shutdown: Are You a Class Member?
Fallout continues from the October 2013 partial government shutdown, this time in the form of liquidated damages the government may have to pay up to 1.3 million federal employees. Do you qualify to be part of the class? Read on to find out.
Retirement Claims Backlog Grows Again in February
OPM saw its outstanding backlog of retirement applications grow for a second straight month in February.
Gallup: Federal Employees Better Off Financially Than Private Sector Workers
According to new data released by Gallup, federal employees are better off overall in their financial well-being when compared to their counterparts in the private sector.
Paycheck Does Not Equal Appreciation
How do you feel when you get your paycheck each week? Do you feel appreciated for your work? The author points out that showing appreciation to employees at work goes beyond just handing out paychecks.
Legislation Introduced to Cut Federal Pensions
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) has introduced legislation that would change the pension benefit formula for federal employees to use the highest five years of earnings to calculate pension benefits.
The Early Withdrawal Penalty and Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Proposed legislation t would make federal Correctional Officers exempt from the TSP early withdrawal penalty that applies when retiring before age 55.
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