Sandy Shouldn’t Cause Delay in Retirement Payments
Hurricane Sandy caused the federal government and stock market to shut down for two days, but despite that, federal retirees shouldn’t see a disruption in their retirement income.
DHS Moves to Allow Oil Tankers In Northeast to Ease Fuel Shortage
The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily waiving some maritime rules to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports.
TSP Stock Funds Drop in October
The TSP funds have been on a roll for the summer but turned down again in October. Here are the results.
The Politics of Federal Pay Rates
Are federal employees paid too much, too little or about the right amount? The gap is growing larger between those that argue feds are over or underpaid.
USDA Employees Working to Assist With Hurricane Relief
The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it is working in conjunction with FEMA to offer assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Federal Offices Back to Normal Schedule Thursday
OPM announced late Wednesday that federal offices in the DC area will be open under a normal operating status starting Thursday, November 1.
What Do Your Colleagues Say About Your Writing?
If you regularly dash off sloppy, informal emails to colleagues in instances when serious messages are called for, your colleagues will notice and it can harm your reputation.
DC Feds Back to Work Wednesday
OPM has announced that federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be open on Wednesday, October 31 and employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
TSP Among Closures from Hurricane Sandy
The Thrift Savings Plan has ceased processing transactions in conjunction with the New York Stock Exchange being closed from Hurricane Sandy.
Misconceptions About Sick Leave Credit
The author explains some common misconceptions about how sick leave is credited for retirement purposes.
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