TSP Contribution Strategies
The author says that utilizing the TSP effectively is key to a comfortable retirement and outlines some important contribution strategies to consider in your retirement planning.
Postal Service Rated Among Most Trusted Companies
The Postal Service ranks as the fourth most trusted company in a recent study.
Wolf Urges Obama, Boehner to ‘Turn Off’ Sequestration
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) has sent letters to President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner urging them to embrace bipartisan plans to “turn off” sequestration, which would go into effect this March if nothing is done to prevent it.
Federal Pay Among Priorities for House Oversight Committee
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently released its plan for the 113th Congress with its stated goals for the next two years, one of which is to bring compensation of the federal workforce more in line with the private sector.
Refusing the Federal Health Care and Retirement System: One Congressman Wants Out
One Congressman has taken a stand that is popular with many in his district by announcing he is not using the federal health benefits program or the FERS retirement system because they are better than the benefits available to many taxpayers. How is this likely to work out for him?
Government Pay System for the 21st Century, Part I
The author says that the General Schedule pay system has some positive attributes that have helped it last for as long as it has, but he makes recommendations for a new government pay system to attract and retain federal employees.
Steven Chu Stepping Down as Energy Secretary
Steven Chu sent a letter to DOE employees today announcing his decision not to serve a second term as Energy Secretary.
January TSP Funds Off to a Great Start for the Year
Previous experience has demonstrated that stock market returns in January are often a precursor to how the stock market will look on December 31st. If that holds true, 2013 should be a good year for stocks.
Report Corruption But Pick Your Fight
The author says that there are a few concerns to keep in mind when reporting instances of corruption or wrongdoing inside of an organization.
Bill Introduced to Protect Military Pay in Event of Government Shutdown
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would ensure that military members do not go without pay in the event a government shutdown occurs.
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