Pay & Benefits
Panel Deals Major Blow to Trump's Signature Civil Service Reform, Calls for Rehiring of Fired Workers
Labor authority says administration violated a contract in implementing a 2017 law.
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The Downside of Investing in the TSP's Lifecycle Funds
Many know they should invest more conservatively as they approach retirement, but investing too conservatively can be dangerous if you don’t want to run out of money.
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Why You Should Reconsider Your Current FEHBP Health Plan
Most people just stick with the plan they’ve had for years but that could be a costly mistake, especially during a pandemic.
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Beyond the Money: Finding the Right Retirement Mindset
How to mentally prepare to leave the working world behind.
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Employee Groups Pan Senate Pay Freeze Plan, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Senate Republicans Propose 2021 Pay Freeze for Feds One Month Before Deadline to Avoid Shutdown
President Trump has proposed a 1% across-the-board raise for federal employees.
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Free Tutoring Now Available for School-Age Children of Federal Employees
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund partners with online tutoring company to provide service.
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Get Real About How Much Money You’ll Have in Retirement
The importance of estimating your net income.
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The G Fund Has Seen Better Days
It’s important to know what the investment can do for you—and what it can’t.
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Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.
A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.
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Most TSP Portfolios Tumble in October
Only two funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program saw increases last month.
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Will Signing Up for Medicare Save You Money and Improve Your Care?
Like most things health care related, it’s complicated.
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TSP Catch-Up Contribution Change Coming Soon, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Your Tax Bill Is On Sale, But Probably Not for Long
Federal employees shouldn’t overlook the potential advantages of investing in a Roth TSP or Roth IRA.
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Medicare and Open Season
Here’s some information to help you make some very important decisions.
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Salary Council: Federal Workers Make 23% Less than Private Sector Counterparts
The advisory council on federal compensation recommended that Carroll County, Ill., be added to the Davenport-Moline, Iowa-Ill., locality pay area.
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Lawmakers Seek to Increase Retiree COLA for Next Year to 3%
Legislation would set the annual increase in Social Security and federal retiree annuities at 3%, rather than the 1.3% increase currently slated for 2021, and would permanently increase adjustments in future years.
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The 8 Most Important Birthdays for Feds
Think now about these milestones—it could make a world of difference as you approach your next stage of life.
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Will There Be an End-of-Year Retirement Exodus?
If so, there may be bottlenecks in retirement processing.
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