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What’s the Rationale Behind the Best Dates to Retire in 2014?

By Ehren ClovisSep 9, 2014 6:22 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Could you explain the rationale for the best dates to retire? For example why is Dec 28 better than Dec 31 for 2014?

Federal Employees Can Now Carry Over FSA Money

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 7, 2014 12:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A rule change recently announced by the Office of Personnel Management will allow federal workers to carry money on their flexible spending accounts into the next year.

Retirement Claims Backlog Down Slightly in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 6, 2014 6:32 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management processed more retirement claims than it received in August, leading to a reduction in the backlog of outstanding claims.

Self Plus One Health Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 4, 2014 1:08 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

When is it possible to enroll for the self plus one plan in the federal employee health benefits plan?

How is My FEHB Premium Paid Until I Start Receiving My Pension?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSep 4, 2014 7:35 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

I’m retiring at the end of the year. How is my FEHB premium paid until I start receiving my monthly pension?

Pay for Performance – The Best Possible Solution?

By Wayne ColemanSep 3, 2014 3:14 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The author recounts his experiences as a former position classification specialist as they relate to the debate over a fair pay system to use within the federal government. He offers some suggestions for approaches to take on the debate over replacing the General Schedule pay system.

C Fund Up More than 4% in August

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 3, 2014 9:27 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

All of the TSP funds had a positive return in August except for the I fund.

OPM Needs to Modernize GS System

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 2, 2014 4:57 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Government Accountability Office said in a new report that the Office of Personnel Management needs to work on ways to modernize the General Schedule system.

Letter Carrier Rescues Lost Toddler

By Meiko S. PattonSep 2, 2014 8:11 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Santa Ana District’s Pomona Letter Carrier Sheree Walker was in her vehicle delivering her route when she saw a small child all alone on a nearby sidewalk.

5 Important Questions To Consider Before Applying For OPM Disability Retirement

By Kimberly H. BerrySep 1, 2014 3:48 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines five questions that identify a few of the initial considerations that federal employees should examine when determining whether they should pursue OPM disability retirement.

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