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Looking for a Warm, Sunny Retirement Haven?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 25, 2006 8:22 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 5:56 PM 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. SmithSep 12, 2005 8:23 AM | Updated: Jul 6, 2019 4:37 PM 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. SmithJun 3, 2005 7:56 AM | Updated: Nov 2, 2019 4:13 PM 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. SmithApr 26, 2004 12:00 AM | Updated: Dec 15, 2020 6:14 PM 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. SmithJan 14, 2004 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:07 PM 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. SmithDec 15, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

Proposed Changes to Travel Regs May Impact All Federal Travelers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 14, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:53 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An advisory board has made recommendations to GSA on changes to the government’s current policies for government travelers.

“Excuse Me, Is That Your Pig In The Airplane Seat?”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 11, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Oct 22, 2018 7:20 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Animal rights, accommodating disabled passengers, and travel regulations can all meld together into a strange mixture. Here is an example of some unusual regs.

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