DOMA, SCOTUS and 8/26
August 26, 2013, is an important day for federal employees and retirees who are in legally recognized same-sex marriages. The author explains the significance of this date for people in this situation.
Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2014?
Will there be a federal employee pay raise in 2014? Don’t hold your breath or plan an increase in your budget yet.
Legislation Capping Federal Employee Bonuses Advances
Several bills that would affect federal employees recently passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
GOP: Defund Obamacare or Risk a Government Shutdown
A group of Republicans have said they will not vote to stop a government shutdown if Obamacare is not defunded.
Mikulski Fighting for Federal Employees
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) has announced that the fiscal year 2014 Financial Services Appropriations Bill approved by the full Appropriations Committee includes safeguards for federal employees.
Postal Reform Act Passes House Committee
The Postal Reform Act of 2013 has passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Battling Cancer: “Sometimes You’re The Louisville Slugger, Sometimes You’re The Ball.”
FedSmith.com author Steve Oppermann recently found himself facing a frightening and challenging series of life events in a second battle with cancer. In his latest article about the experience, he details the ups and downs one can face in a health battle such as this one.
The Social Security Life Expectancy Puzzle
How long can one expect to live? It can vary according to the Social Security calculator.
Don’t Use Filler Words When You Speak
Do you know how often in conversation you use “uhs” and “ums?” Here are a couple of simple strategies for finding out.
Planning Your Life After Retirement: A Guide for Federal Employees
Planning for your retirement is a necessity. The first step to begin this process is to understand the retirement benefits available to you as a federal employee.
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