New Military Retirement System Has Big Changes
A new military retirement system is going into effect. Here is how it will work.
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Feds’ Eligibility For Shopping at Military Exchanges to Increase
Many federal employees who are veterans will become eligible for shopping through the military exchange system later this year.
A Personal Remembrance in Honor of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a federal holiday created to honor those that served their country in the military. The author provides a personal memorial to honor one of these veterans.
What Happens If You Are Accidentally Overpaid?
Recent news that nearly 10,000 soldiers were asked by the Pentagon to repay bonus overpayments may have other federal employees wondering what happens if they find themselves in a similar situation. The author provides some details on how agencies usually handle overpayments.
2017 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Update
What is the status of a 2017 raise for federal employees, next year’s COLA increase, proposed locality pay changes and military pay? Here is an update.
How Much Will Your Pay Increase in 2017? President Submits Pay Plan
As has been done in recent years, President Obama has issued a letter outlining the federal employee pay raise in 2017.
Becoming a Military Spouse: One Woman’s Story
What is the learning and transition process to military benefits like for a new, non-military spouse? The author tells the story of his friend who recently married an active duty service member and what she learned in the process of changing over to the military’s benefits programs.
Buying Federal Civil Service Retirement Years for Academy Time Even If You Are Drawing an Active Duty Military Retirement
There are circumstances under which former military members who subsequently work for the federal civil service short of a 20 years active duty military retirement can buy time for civil service pension accrual purposes.
Bullying Kills – What to Do?
The author says that workplace bullying often leads to violence or even death. She provides some statistics on how pervasive the problem is and also some suggestions on what can be done about it.
Confirmation of Special Supplement After 30 Years of Service
I’m retiring with 30 years of government service with the military and as a firefighter. Can you confirm my percentage of special supplement?
