TSP Funds Rebounding from March Lows
Good news for TSP investors: The TSP stock funds have started to bounce back from the stock market’s low point in March.
COVID
Stay informed on COVID‑19 updates that affect federal employees and retirees, including workplace policies, safety guidance, telework rules, vaccination requirements, and agency‑specific directives. Explore analysis of how COVID‑related legislation, OPM and agency guidance, and federal workforce policies continue to shape leave rules, return‑to‑office decisions, and long‑term workplace practices. Find clear explanations and timely updates on the ongoing impacts of COVID‑19 on federal employment, benefits, and agency operations.
VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.
Trump Unveils Guidelines for ‘Opening Up America Again’ After Coronavirus
The White House has released suggested guidelines for states to follow to begin returning life to normal after the coronavirus.
Is Your Stimulus “Payment Status Not Available?” This May Be Why
Are you getting a “payment status not available” message when checking your coronavirus stimulus payment? The IRS explains what this means.
Why Haven’t You Put Your House Up For Sale Yet?
Federal employees may have seen their TSP balances drop recently, but the author offers advice on how to maintain a calm, long-term perspective.
Career Federal Employees in Forefront of COVID-19 Effort
Two long-time federal employees are front and center amid government efforts to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Morning Stand-Up: An Old Military Staple Promotes Productivity During a Pandemic
The author describes a practice he learned in the military known as the morning stand up and discusses how it can help in this new remote work era.
Lawmakers Seek Benefits for Federal Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Two lawmakers outlined their legislative priorities for federal employees and contractors amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in effect now. These are some common questions and answers for federal employees surrounding the new law.
IRS Launching ‘Get My Payment’ App to Expedite Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
The IRS is launching an online application this week to help qualifying taxpayers get their coronavirus stimulus payments more quickly.
