2024 COLA for FERS, CSRS, and Social Security Could Be Significantly Lower
After an 8.7% COLA for 2023, read the latest on inflation and interest rates – indicating a much lower adjustment next year.
White House Task Force Announces 20% Increase in Union Membership
The federal workforce has been bolstering union participation since 2021, seeing a 20% increase in 12 months.
TSP Transfers, Rollovers, & Withdrawals
What is the difference between a TSP transfer, rollover, and withdrawal? We explore the tax consequences for Traditional and Roth TSP accounts.
Caught on TikTok: A FEGLI Thief and a DHS Imposter
An Iowa woman and a Minnesota man both committed crimes directly related to the federal government – and TikTok played a role in both.
Health Insurance Changes Coming for US Postal Employees
OPM is scrambling to create a new health insurance marketplace for USPS workers, mandated by Congress to go live by 2025.
NASA News: Updates from ISS and Artemis Missions
SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft Vehicles continue to transport astronauts to and from ISS. Also – safety panel assesses the Artemis moon missions.
The Politicization of the Thrift Savings Plan Continues
Will there be an E-Fund? Read about the latest politicization of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other possible issues with the retirement plan for feds.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Budget Says 5.2%
The White House’s proposed budget for 2024 was released last week, recommending a 5.2% pay raise for federal employees.
OPM Sends Out Notice About FLTCIP Enrollment Suspension
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a letter with some important reminders regarding the suspension of FLTCIP.
US Marshals – the Latest Victim of Cyber Attack, Called ‘Major Incident’
The US Marshals Service (USMS) was recently infiltrated by hackers, exposing potentially sensitive information.