Pay & Benefits
Declutter Your Life, But Don’t Throw Away the Important Stuff
Don’t shred important records you may need when it comes time to retire.
Pay & Benefits
Growing Momentum to Fix Some Feds’ Retirement, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
States That Won’t Tax Your Federal Retirement Income
States levy three main types of taxes: income tax, sales tax, and property tax. You should understand all three and the impact they will have on your savings.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push to Fix Controversial Tax Rule Affecting Federal Retirees
A new bill would set up a new formula to calculate how much retirees get in Social Security benefits if they also receive a defined benefit pension, in some cases replacing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Finalizes Rule Ensuring Feds Can Change Insurance During Shutdowns
During the 35-day government shutdown, some workers were unable to make changes to their health benefits because the employees responsible for processing those changes were furloughed.
Pay & Benefits
Now’s the Time to Improve Your Financial Literacy
How would you finish this sentence: “I need to become more financially…”
Pay & Benefits
TSP Returns Mostly Positive in March
Only two of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended last month in the red.
Pay & Benefits
The Pay Implications of Temporary Border Details, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
After Decades of Stasis, Federal Pay Policy Is a Shambles
The Biden administration has an opportunity to change that, a former Trump administration official argues.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Make These TSP Withdrawal Mistakes
Saving enough for retirement is like climbing Mount Everest: Getting to the top is an incredible feat but once you get there, you have to come down. That’s the really dangerous part.
Pay & Benefits
Countdown to Retirement: What You Need To Be Ready For
A detailed look at the steps you can expect to go through in the process.
Pay & Benefits
Donations to Feds’ Annual Giving Drive Remain Flat in 2020, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Federal Firefighters to Trade Shifts
Agencies often bar trades because in many cases the switch would result in one firefighter seeing his or her biweekly pay reduced, and the other becoming eligible for overtime.
Pay & Benefits
You Have More Time to File Your Taxes. Here’s How Not To Pay Too Much
Many federal retirees overpay because they aren’t aware of the rules about taxation of their benefits.
Pay & Benefits
A Republican Bid to Fully Eliminate Union 'Official Time,' and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
The Military Could Soon Face a Flag Officer Talent Crisis
Senior leader pay is seriously out of sync with the risks and responsibilities that come with the positions.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces Special Combined Federal Campaign for Texas Storm Victims
Washington, D.C.-area federal employees exceeded expectations and previous years’ totals, raising more than $37 million for charities in 2020.
Pay & Benefits
What’s Not To Like About the TSP
Leaving your money in the plan as a retiree does have some drawbacks.
Pay & Benefits
House Sends COVID Relief Bill with Sick Leave for Feds to Biden, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits of a Security Clearance: Six-Figure Salary and Job Stability
A new survey of cleared professionals offers a window into their job satisfaction, compensation and future plans.
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