Social Security Supplement and the Social Security Earnings Test
I’m currently 51 years old, planning to retire the year I turn 55. Will the social security supplement be subject to the social security earnings test?
Whose Career Is It Anyway?
The author says there is a mindset in government organizations that it’s the organization’s job to figure out your best next career move. But did you ever stop to wonder if your idea of success and your organization’s idea of success are the same thing?
Locating Your Salary for 2015: Updated Pay Tables
How much will your annual salary be in 2015? The GS Pay Calculator has been updated to reflect the latest pay raise for each locality (including the “Rest of U.S.”) and for each GS grade and step in each area.
New Locality Pay Areas? Not in 2015
Will new locality pay areas be established in 2015? Here is a quick summary of the situation from the perspective of the Federal Salary Council.
1% Pay Raise for 2015 Is Now Official
President Obama signed an executive order on Friday officially setting the 1% pay raise for federal workers in 2015.
Bill Changing Default TSP Allocations Signed Into Law
President Obama signed the Smart Savings Act into law this week to automatically enroll new federal employees into TSP L Funds.
Extra Pay Period in 2015 and Your TSP Contribution Schedule
I am getting conflicting information regarding the extra pay period in 2015 as it relates to setting my TSP contributions for the year – are you absolutely certain there will be an extra pay period?
Will I Get 25% Extra When I Work on Sunday?
Working on Sunday does not automatically result in Sunday pay. The author discusses what constitutes Sunday work, how much Sunday pay is, and conditions that may impact whether you will receive Sunday pay when assigned to work during Sunday hours.
The Thrift Savings Plan of the Future
The author says that the Thrift Savings Plan board members are recognizing that plan participants want more flexibility in making withdrawals in retirement. She says this is a step in the right direction and will likely lead to positive changes for the TSP in the future.
The Best Day to Retire in 2015
The author says that while you can retire on any date that you choose, there may be some advantages to retiring at certain times of the month or year. She shares her opinions as to which dates she believes may be best dates for federal employees to consider retiring.
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