The Looting of Social Security: The Code of Silence
The author says that he was surprised to find that members of Congress and the media have been mostly silent on sharing information about what he refers to as “the looting of Social Security.”
Perry: Freeze Federal Civilian Hiring and Salaries Until Budget is Balanced
GOP Presidential candidate Rick Perry has released his plan for cutting federal spending and reducing the deficit. It contains some proposals that are likely to be of interest to federal employees.
Understanding the Social Security Earnings Test
Not everyone understands how the Social Security earnings test works and how it may impact your retirement income. Here is an explanation.
More Saving Opportunities for Retirement: TSP Contribution Limits Going Up
TSP participants will have more room to save for retirement with the annual contribution limits for the TSP increasing to $17,000 per year in 2012.
If You Have to Call a Meeting (and Don’t Want Your Co-Workers Cursing You for it)
A wasteful meeting can cost you not only hours of your team’s productivity, but also their motivation and enthusiasm. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of for making your meetings efficient and productive.
Thirteen Years of Increases for Employees vs. FERS and CSRS
Employees and retirees live in the same environments and are subject to the same increases in the cost of living, but the general, annual raise they get is different. The author outlines sample annual raises for three hypothetical employees.
How to Calculate Your 2012 COLA Payment
The COLA percentage amount for both FERS and CSRS was announced on October 19. OPM has issued official guidelines on how to calculate your COLA increase.
Don’t Drop the Ball When Requesting FMLA Deployment-Related Leave
Beginning Oct. 31, federal employees will be allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to address “qualifying exigencies” stemming from an immediate family member’s call or order to active military duty.
Veterans May Receive 3.6% COLA
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has put forth legislation that passed the Senate that would give veterans a 3.6% COLA to match that of Social Security recipients.
Social Security Changes for 2012
Lost in the interest over the 3.6% COLA announced by Social Security (and reported in FedSmith) on Wednesday, October 19th, are several other Social Security changes for 2012.
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