How Have Your Investments Performed In the Past Year?
Which of the TSP funds had the best returns over the past 12 months and how do your investments in the G fund compare to the best performing fund? Where are TSP investors putting their money?
Sequestration and Your TSP Account
The TSP has provided some information to participants on how sequestration may affect their accounts.
Issa Asks 17 Federal Agencies to ID Alternatives to Sequestration Spending Cuts
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has asked federal agencies to identify unnecessary or wasteful programs within their agency that could be eliminated as an alternative to the spending cuts mandated by sequestration.
Can You Get Unemployment Compensation While Furloughed?
OPM has provided information for federal employees who may be wondering if they can get unemployment compensation while furloughed.
Will a Furlough Affect Leave Accrual and Retirement Annuity Benefits?
OPM has added additional guidance to its information on furloughs to cover leave accrual and retirement annuity benefits.
Norton to Donate Pay to Help Federal Employees
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) has announced that she will donate a day’s pay for each day federal employees are furloughed this year if sequestration takes effect.
Ayotte Proposes Extending Pay Freeze to Avert Sequestration
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has proposed legislation that would extend the pay freeze increase current federal employees’ pension contributions as a means of avoiding sequestration cuts, however, the Senate has said it will not be put to a vote.
Sequestration Puts Hiring and Bonuses Under Scrutiny
OMB has told federal agencies to slow down new hiring and apply extra scrutiny to handing out bonuses as a precaution for sequestration cuts.
Should I Come to Work Friday?
OPM has offered guidance for workers wondering if they need to report to work on Friday with the threat of furloughs at agencies.
FERS Valuable Benefit: Social Security!
Choosing the right Social Security election can significantly impact the amount of benefits you receive over your lifetime.
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