Man’s Best Friend (Unless you Work for the Postal Service)
The Postal Service has released statistics for 2010 highlighting the worst cities for dog attacks on mail carriers.
Allocating Your TSP Funds: How Do You Compare to Other TSP Investors?
How do your Thrift Savings Plan investments compare with the rest of the TSP investors? Here is a breakdown showing how money is invested in the TSP and the differences between FERS and CSRS employees and how they allocate their money.
U.S. Postal Service Loss Widens in Second Quarter
The U.S. Postal Service ended the second quarter of this fiscal year with a $2.2 billion dollar loss. Current financial projections indicate that the Postal Service will have a cash shortfall and will have reached its statutory borrowing limit by the end of the fiscal year. Absent substantial legislative change, the Postal Service will be forced to default on payments to the federal government.
The ‘Retirement Event That Shall Not Be Named’
Former Director of OPM Linda Springer predicted a “retirement tsunami” that never materialized. It hasn’t happened. But the reason it didn’t happen is that she did not predict the financial meltdown that occurred. Her prediction was probably accurate–her timing was just off.
Office Etiquette: Tread Lightly Lest Thy Co-workers Smite Thee
Personal hygiene issues and personal behavior in the workplace can be a problem. From bad breath, too much perfume or people who don’t like to take a shower on a regular basis, these issues range from annoying to debilitating for those exposed to them. Here is the first part of an article on dealing with these issues.
Congressman Seeks to Freeze Federal Hiring
Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) has introduced legislation that would freeze federal hiring for most agencies until the federal deficit is eliminated.
Do I Qualify for a Federal Job?
Many jobseekers hesitate to apply for federal jobs because they are afraid they won’t qualify, but the truth may surprise you.
Collecting Debt from Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has put forth a proposal that would eliminate the 10-year statue of limitations with respect to garnishing pay from federal employees who owe the government money.
Considering Monthly TSP Payments in Retirement?
There’s an important factor most people overlook when they choose monthly TSP payments in retirement. You can choose how much you take out each month – but you don’t get to choose HOW the money comes out. Don’t let this catch you by surprise.
TSP Funds Up (Along With Gas and Gold) While the Dollar Declines
TSP funds were all up in April and the leading stock market indices are now up for eight months in a row. Why is gas going up, the value of gold going up, and the official inflation rate staying low? What are TSP investors doing with their money during this period of uncertainty?
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