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Barrow Urges House Leadership to Block Congressional Pay Increase

By FedSmith.comDec 31, 2012 2:27 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Rep. John Barrow (D-GA) is urging House members to block the pay increase for Members of Congress that was recently enacted by an executive order.

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing

By Robbie HymanDec 31, 2012 5:03 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here are five tips you can use to improve your writing.

GAO: Postal Service’s Financial Liabilities Challenging Its Sustainability

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2012 9:58 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new GAO report said that the financial liabilities of the retiree health benefits fund of the Postal Service are challenging its sustainability.

Using the G Fund to Help Fund Federal Expenses

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 30, 2012 1:47 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

In addition to the pay freeze that has been in effect for some time, federal employees are also helping with the government’s spending problem through the involuntary use of the G fund. Here is how that works and how the scenario is likely to play out when all is said and done.

Will December 31 be a Federal Holiday?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2012 3:30 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Will federal employees be given an extra day off on Monday, December 31st?

Vice President and Congress Getting Raises Too

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 28, 2012 1:14 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

An executive order was issued Thursday which will make the end to the pay freeze for the federal workforce official in the spring. But federal employees aren’t the only ones who are getting a pay raise from the deal.

How Many Holidays Will You Get in 2013?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 28, 2012 10:04 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees will get ten paid holidays in 2013 as defined by OPM.

End of the Federal Pay Freeze Announced

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2012 6:48 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A new executive order announces the end of the federal pay freeze. The new pay rates will not take effect until after March 27, 2013.

OPM Preparing for Possibility of Furloughs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2012 2:57 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

OPM has issued HR guidance for agencies and employees in preparation for the possibility of furloughs related to the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.

Winners from the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2012 12:04 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 takes effect on December 27, 2012. Who among the federal workforce is likely to gain the most from this new law?

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Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8731 +0.04% +1.46%
F Fund $20.8728 -0.32% -0.04%
C Fund $115.6318 -0.40% +5.59%
S Fund $109.1196 -0.34% +8.68%
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L 2045 $19.9260 -0.29% +6.24%
L 2050 $44.2732 -0.31% +6.55%
L 2055 $23.0836 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2060 $23.0808 -0.35% +7.72%
L 2065 $23.0779 -0.35% +7.72%
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