Annuity Statement Now Available Online: Can You Find It?
The information for federal annuity payments is now available from the OPM website. Here is how to actually find the information you may be seeking about next year’s annuity payment.
New Automatic Allocation for the TSP Coming Next Fall
Congress recently passed the Smart Savings Act to change the default allocations in the TSP for newly hired federal employees.
Feds Doing Their ‘Fair Share’ With 1% Pay Raise for 2015
Federal employees are receiving an across-the-board pay raise of 1% in 2015. How does this compare to pay raises in the last decade, and what impact will this have on GS employees’ annual salaries next year?
The CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program
The CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program has been available to CSRS or CSRS Offset federal employees for many years. It can be a very useful option to significantly increase retirement savings. The author explains some of the details of this program.
IRAs Celebrate 40th Birthday
IRAs are turning 40. The author provides some of the history and benefits of the IRA.
Two Years Means Two Years
A retired federal employee missed the deadline to elect a survivor annuity for her new husband. She took her case to the appeals court when OPM turned her down. See if she fared any better with the court.
Your TSP Investment: Where’s the Money Going and Why Do ‘They’ Care?
TSP officials believe that investors should leave their money in the TSP when leaving federal service. Why do they care?
You’re a Federal Employee Who’s Been Disciplined: Now What?
Federal employees have many options when it comes to challenging disciplinary actions, but many times the process can seem like a confusing maze. The author provides some information regarding the rights and legal remedies available to federal civilian employees facing disciplinary action.
New Default TSP Account Allocations One Step Closer to Reality
Legislation that would change the default TSP allocations for newly hired federal employees has passed Congress and is on its way to the president’s desk for signature.
How Does Your Salary Compare to the Private Sector?
Who earns more overall – federal workers or private sector employees? While the debate is one that will likely never be resolved, there are some interesting statistics that have been published on the subject. This infographic neatly and concisely compiles some of the key data points on federal salaries.
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