ATC Staffing Shortage at the FAA is Reaching its Breaking Point
News from around the federal government, including some from the US Postal Service
Social Security for Feds: Disability Benefits vs. Retirement
How Social Security Disability Benefits Differ from a Federal Disability Retirement
The Space Agency’s Deep Space Laser, Another Data Breach, and More News
Federal news round-up: wildland firefighters stave off pay cliff and more
FEHB Highlights: Coordinating Benefits with Other Types of Coverage
Our deep dive into the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program continues with examining how FEHB plans coordinate with other health coverage like Medicare, TriCare, and CHAMPVA.
Social Security for Feds: When to Claim Retirement Benefits
Learn what factors should be taken into account when deciding when to withdraw social security retirement benefits
The I Fund in the TSP to Switch to Different Underlying Index
FRTIB approves new index for the I-fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The index will include more countries, but China and Hong Kong are not included.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: Waiting on White House to Solidify 5.2%
Congress prevents shutdown, pretty much solidifying 5.2% federal pay raise
FEHB Highlights: Types of Health Plans
Our deep dive into the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program continues with a look the types of health plans available.
Social Security for Feds: Understanding the Earnings Test
Understanding the earnings test for both social security retirement benefits and the FERS special retirement supplement (SRS)
Why FEHB Enrollees May Want to Take Second Look at Medicare Part D
Inflation Reduction Act makes FEHB enrollees able to benefit from Medicare part D