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White House Proposes 1% Pay Raise in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2020 3:21 PM | Updated: Dec 31, 2020 9:06 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 SmithFeb 10, 2020 1:30 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2020 10:09 AM Categories 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.

Budgeting for Retirement

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzNov 25, 2019 1:26 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Do you know what your expenses will be in retirement? Putting together a budget can help you plan for this phase of your life.

We’ve Got a Budget. Where is Your Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 2, 2019 4:10 PM | Updated: Aug 14, 2019 8:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A budget agreement has been passed for the federal government. What does this mean for a pay raise next year?

Shutdown Averted? Not So Fast…

By Jeff NealAug 1, 2019 12:47 PM | Updated: Aug 13, 2019 9:57 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

You may think the recent budget agreement means a shutdown is off the table, but the author says federal employees should still be cautious.

House Dems Ask to Block Funding for OPM Reorganization

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 5, 2019 1:04 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2019 6:19 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A group of House Democrats have asked to block funding for the Trump administration’s proposal to reorganize OPM.

Budget Amendments Introduced for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 27, 2019 2:04 PM | Updated: Apr 9, 2019 11:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Four amendments have been introduced that are designed to protect the pay and benefits of federal employees and contractors.

Is it Time to Change Federal Retirement Benefits?

By Jeff NealMar 22, 2019 10:19 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2019 10:28 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Proposals to cut retirement benefits appear periodically. The author discusses some recent ones and what they might mean for federal employees.

New Pay Systems Proposed for Some Federal Jobs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2019 2:33 PM | Updated: May 26, 2019 11:28 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The President’s Management Agenda calls for action to establish special occupational pay systems for some federal jobs.

Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2019 1:19 PM | Updated: Mar 28, 2019 11:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.

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