OMB Director Shalanda Young Gets Confirmation from Senate
The first black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young officially takes her position at the agency’s helm.
Federal Benefits Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Test your knowledge about federal benefits with a quick 3-question quiz about the TSP, taxes, and military service.
How Federal Employee Retirement Benefits Are Taxed by the IRS – Part IV
This is the fourth in a series of FEDZONE columns discussing how federal employee retirement benefits are taxed by the IRS. This column discusses how Social Security disability and retirement…
Steps To Handle Difficult Performance Reviews (For Managers)
Coach Robert Oberleitner provides guidelines for managers when conducting, and surviving, rough reviews.
The I-Fund: Investing Internationally with the TSP
Should feds invest in the I-fund? Read about what risks and potential growth come with putting money in the TSP’s international investment option.
NASA Scheduled to Launch Artemis I Mission to the Moon
With a launch test set for Thursday, NASA employees are prepping the Space Launch System that will take astronauts to the moon in 2024.
Making Military Deposits for CSRS and FERS: The Basics
Information about military deposits for FERS and CSRS employees.
How Federal Employee Retirement Benefits are Taxed by the IRS – Part III
Understanding How Federal Employee Retirement Benefits are Taxed by the IRS - Part III- This column discusses the taxation of survivor benefits received by designated beneficiaries of deceased federal employees…
FEDLIFE PODCAST: The TSP Mutual Fund Window is Coming. Are You Ready?
In this episode, Dan Sipe speaks with Ed Zurndorfer to discuss everything federal employees need to know when going to file taxes this year to ensure that you’re getting the…
Danger Pay for Civilian Federal Employees
Danger Pay types, conditions, and most importantly – is it taxed or considered creditable service?