3 Recently Introduced Bills that Would Impact Federal Employees
Three pieces of legislation have been introduced in the House. The topics include FERS participants, on-duty beath benefits, and temporary service.
Social Security for Feds: The Special Retirement Supplement
Understanding Social Security for Feds: learn about the Special Retirement Supplement for some feds who retire before age 62.
Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2024
Thinking about retiring from federal service next year? Here are the dates that are optimal for federal employees in 2024.
Federal Employee of the Year Awarded to DoD Employee
Smaller news stories from around the federal landscape: Space Force breaks record, the 2023 Sammies, and a look at the “America the Beautiful Challenge”
FEHB Highlights: Understanding Premiums and Premium Conversion
Continuing our FEHB series, looking at premiums and the effect on taxes, social security, and other benefits.
2024 COLA Announced for FERS: 2.2%, 3.2% for CSRS and Social Security
The 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will apply to CSRS and Social Security. FERS annuitants will see a 2.2% adjustment.
TSP Board Looking to Bolster Annuity Options
Recent board meeting indicates possible changes on the horizon for the Thrift Savings Plan’s (TSP) least popular withdrawal option.
Congress Unable to Pass Budget Bills Without Speaker
News round-up from Congress and OPM: reminder about telework, House representative proposes rule that would jail feds for disclosing security clearances, and will the lack of a speaker result in…
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: Still Looking Like 5.2%? + Locality Changes
Will the shutdown showdown have any impact on next year’s pay raise? Also, OPM recent announcement about locality adjustments.
NASA Sending Data to Moon and CURE Act Moves to House Floor
News wrap-up from around the federal landscape: NASA is going to test storing data on the lunar surface, marijuana bill is approved by House committee, and $28,000 stolen from Army…