Retirement
Social Insecurity
How secure is the Social Security program? According to the Board of Trustees, trust funds will be exhausted three years quicker than earlier projections. In reality, the problem…
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Court Cases
No Annuity for Surviving Former Spouse
A former spouse learns she cannot receive the survivor annuity she claims her ex husband, who had worked as a physician with the VA, intended for her to…
Federal Workforce News
Bridges to Nowhere, Cheese, and Video Games: Coburn’s 2011 Wasteful Government Spending Report
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released a report outlining 100 projects and items on which he believes the government has wasted taxpayers dollars in 2011.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Retirement
3.6 Percent COLA for 2012
After two years without any increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA), there will be an increase of 3.6% for those who receive the full amount of…
Federal Workforce News
McCotter Legislation Would Introduce Private Investment Plan to Save Social Security
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) plans to introduce legislation designed to save the Social Security retirement and disability trust funds from insolvency.
Pay & Benefits
Debt Ceiling Reached But Sky Isn’t Falling on Thrift Savings Plan Investors
With the United States hitting the debt ceiling, can you still withdraw your money from your Thrift Savings Plan? Here is the answer from a TSP official.
Federal Workforce News
FedSmith.com Readers Talk about Why They Work for the Government
We recently asked FedSmith.com readers why they work for the federal government and received a wide variety of answers.
Pay & Benefits
What Happens to Your TSP Funds If the Debt Limit is Not Raised?
The next political debate on the federal debt will be the question of raising the debt ceiling which is currently about $14.3 trillion. Since this ceiling will be…
Federal Workforce News
Government Shutdown FAQs
A list of some questions and answers about a government shutdown including topics such as veterans' pensions, pay for the military, and distribution of benefits.