New Locality Recommendations: 16,000 Feds Could See Pay Boost
Advisory council suggests adding new localities, adjusting some existing ones to encompass more federal workers, and loosening requirements for locality designation.
Quiz 18 on Federal Employee Retirement Benefits
The latest quiz on TSP, Disability Retirement, and the Pay Cap
Is the Federal Retirement Tsunami Almost Here?
Looming since the 1990s, are retiring baby boomers in the Government about to cause the long-predicted retirement tsunami?
2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Senate’s Silence Supports Likelihood of 4.6%
Government spending bill doesn’t mention federal pay raise – a strong indication that Congress supports the White House recommendation of 4.6%
Why CSRS Offset Annuitants Are Not Subject to the GPO (Pension Offset)
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) is a Social Security Administration (SSA) law that affects spouses, former spouses, widows or widowers. But not CSRS Annuitants.
Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember
Social Security benefits are a crucial component to a fed’s retirement under FERS. Here are 5 things to keep in mind about your retirement income.
Recently Passed Laws Help Veterans, VA Workers, and Federal Firefighters
Legislation brings pay boosts for federal wildland firefighters and VA employees – plus “millions” of veterans now covered by Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system.
Quiz 17 for Federal Employees
The latest quiz on federal benefits and news for feds- test your knowledge!
FEDLIFE Podcast: Keeping FEHB in Retirement – Part I
In part one of this two-parter miniseries, Dan Sipe is joined by Ed Zurndorfer to unpack the different types of Federal Employee Health Benefits.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Monthly Recap for July 2022
TSP Update for Month Ending July 2022. All core TSP funds posted gains for the month.