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To Appreciate Freedom, Talk to People Who Have Lived Without It

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 8, 2009 9:45 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

As Americans we often take our personal freedom for granted. A relatively small country of 5 million people that is now enjoying freedom gave the author a different perspective on what it means to live in a free country.

From Rio to Barcelona: The Travel of One Federal Retiree

By Steve OppermannAugust 6, 2009 7:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What will you do when you retire? Many people travel to places they have always wanted to visit. Author Steve Oppermann is one of these retirees. He travels around the world, when not conducting human resources seminars for federal agencies.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate Headed Up?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 24, 2008 7:57 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The Internal Revenue Service is raising the mileage reimbursement rate because of the increasing cost of filling up a car with gas. How will this decision impact federal employees?

Changes in the Works for Federal Travelers, Child Care Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 17, 2008 8:16 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

There are changes on the horizon for federal travelers. The change in the mileage reimbursement rate is already in place but other changes that will be significant for some readers are in the proposal stage.

Looking for a Warm, Sunny Retirement Haven?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 25, 2006 8:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Do you have realistic plans for your retirement? Think about your lifestyle preferences and check out an area before pulling up stakes and moving. You may save yourself a lot of money and disappointment.

Guzzling Gas on Federal Business

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 12, 2005 8:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The IRS has paved the way for increasing the rate paid to federal employees who drive on government business.

Maximum Per Diem Allowances For Travel in Foreign Areas Released

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 3, 2005 7:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The General Services Administration has posted the maximum per diem allowances for travel in foreign areas on its website for fiscal year 2005.

Creative Retirement: Using Government Experience to Create a New Lifestyle

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 26, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

This former IRS employee has learned how to have an exciting retirement traveling around the world.

Are America’s Skies too Crowded to be Safe?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 14, 2004 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Some air traffic controllers say errors are increasing at O’Hare airport as air traffic increases there.

GSA Increases Mileage Rates

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 15, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

GSA has increased the reimbursement rates for use of personal vehicles on government business.

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