Pay & Benefits
Shutdowns Affect Feds More Acutely Than Debt Ceiling Woes
But a government default could disrupt the payment of veterans’ benefits and military salaries, among other things.
Pay & Benefits
Looking for Expert Advice? TSP Has It.
The Thrift Savings Plan’s low administrative fees should make you think twice before moving your money.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury Moves Debt Ceiling Deadline Closer
Congress will have two weeks to act upon returning from recess.
Pay & Benefits
It's Official: Retirees Will Not Receive a COLA in 2016
This is only the third time in 40 years that there hasn’t been an adjustment.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Benefits At Risk, an Expansion of Navy Paternity Leave and More
A roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Military Pay and Benefits in Limbo As Obama Weighs Veto
The Defense bill includes the 2016 pay raise and military retirement reforms.
Management
Apples, Oranges and Kumquats: Analyzing Federal Pay
This should not be a political issue.
Pay & Benefits
Look for Lawmakers to Again Target Feds’ Benefits
Democrat vows fight, calls using federal workers as offsets for other costs ‘unconscionable.’
Pay & Benefits
We’ll Find Out Oct. 15 If There’s a 2016 COLA
It doesn't look good for federal retirees.
Pay & Benefits
Why Your Retirement Spending Estimates Are Probably Wrong
The experts weigh in on where people miscalculate in their life-after-work plans.
Pay & Benefits
The 10 Agencies Whose Employees Are Most Satisfied With Their Pay
NASA tops the list, with Education, HUD and State also making the cut.
Pay & Benefits
Generous Paid Family Leave, Job Satisfaction, the Pay Debate and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Earn 78% More Than Private Sector Workers, Study Finds
Cato Institute does not factor federal workers’ demographics or skill levels.
Management
Feds Are Happier At Work, But They’re Still Wary of Leadership
Employees are more engaged in their jobs, but faith in top management has decreased three percent since 2012, according to new viewpoint survey.
Pay & Benefits
The White House is Requesting $700K for Standing Desks
The Executive Office of the President appears to be aware that sitting all day has its downsides.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Falls Slightly In September, But Still Exceeds Projections
Applications pending fell back to roughly June levels, after a two-month uptick.
Pay & Benefits
Navy Employees Lose Furlough Case on Appeal
Court upholds MSPB’s ruling favoring agency in case involving 2013 sequester furloughs.
Pay & Benefits
The Five Agencies Where Morale is Dropping the Most
Homeland Security once again has the least happy employees.
Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Pay & Benefits
Who Can You Trust?
If you hire a financial planner, make sure they’re qualified and put your interest above their own.
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