Death, Divorce, Money and Retirement
A former spouse of a federal employee may get a substantially larger annuity when the former fed dies. Here is one case that shows how it can happen.
TSP Quarterly Results Beat Private Sector Averages
How the the quarterly returns for the TSP compare to most mutual funds? Here is a quick summary.
TSP Funds Up During Quarter and Month
TSP funds have a positive return for the month and most fared well during the second quarter of the year.
House Approves 3.1 Percent Pay Increase In 2006 For Most Federal Workers
Federal employees inched one step closer Thursday to receiving a 3.1 percent pay increase in 2006. Following the lead of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Thursday approved a 3.1 percent pay raise for about 1.8 million federal civilian workers.
Sunset, Results Commissions To Focus On Agency Performance Results
The administration recently submitted legislation to Congress that would create two types of commissions designed to improve federal agency and program performance by focusing on whether agencies and programs are achieving desired results for taxpayers.
Behind the Slogan: One Face At the Border Initiative Still Has Significant Weaknesses
A new report reveals that DHS’ One Face at the Border initiative, implemented in 2003, still has significant weaknesses that could undermine border security.
Living Life on Full Disability
When do time limits for filing for disability retirement begin to run? Can an employee obtain a disability retirement when he has not worked for the government for more than 20 years? A recent court decision addresses the timeliness and notification requirements of an unusual case.
Agencies Reminded To Use Federal Child Care Subsidy Program
The heads of executive departments and agencies were sent a memo recently reminding them they can use funds to directly subsidize licensed child care for lower income federal employees.
Conspiracy Theory And The TSP
The TSP is a model retirement investment program. Some readers think if it is available to federal employees, it is too good to be true.
President Nominates New FLRA General Counsel
Six months after the previous general counsel of the FLRA vacated the position, President Bush nominated Colleen Duffy Kiko, of Virginia, to fill the position vacated last December by Peter Eide.
