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Could Old School Budgeting Help Mitigate Massive Inflation?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyJuly 15, 2022 8:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Many people do not focus on budgeting, but with 2022 inflation rising rapidly, a good budget strategy can help keep your financial plan on track.

Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJune 16, 2022 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

2022 Federal Pay Raise: Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 19, 2021 7:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

When are federal employees likely to learn more about the possibility of a 2022 pay raise? Soon, very soon.

The Top Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Made in 2020

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFebruary 19, 2021 11:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines the top retirement planning mistakes he observed federal employees make in 2020.

How to Make Lemonade from Lemons

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonMay 6, 2020 3:14 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The situation with the coronavirus is scary and unprecedented, but these are some planning strategies within your control to help you create a better future.

Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFebruary 19, 2020 1:19 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.

Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 11, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.

White House Proposes 1% Pay Raise in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 10, 2020 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2021 budget proposal from the White House includes a suggested pay raise for federal employees.

2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 10, 2020 1:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

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January 26, 2023

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