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.
Locality and the Pay Caps for Federal Employee Salaries
How pay caps depend on what locality a federal employee is based in, plus a bill to be proposed that might give capped salaries bigger annual pay raises.
Medical Retirement from Federal Service
What feds need to know regarding rules, eligibility, and the application process for the FERS disability retirement.
Investment Options in the New TSP Mutual Fund Window
While finding a public list of the exact mutual funds available within the new TSP window is difficult, here’s what we know about the investment options in the new TSP…
FLTCIP Premiums and Application Process Subject to Change
Per a June announcement from OPM, revisions to FLTCIP are likely – including new application periods and higher premiums.
Update on New Delivery Vehicles for USPS Employees
The newest USPS trucks are expected to start hitting the road next year.
BFS Takes Remote Program Off the Table in Negotiations with Union
In NTEU (National Treasury Employee Union) talks with BFS (Bureau of Fiscal Service) about remote work pilot program abruptly halted.
2023 COLA for Social Security, FERS, and CSRS Keeps Climbing
Updated inflation numbers suggest largest COLA since 1981 saw 11.2% – and 2023’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) could get even higher.
Moving TSP Money to G-Fund? Here’s Why You Should Proceed with Caution
What you should consider before transferring TSP money to the G-Fund.
Halfway through 2022: A Look at the OPM Backlog of Retirement Claims
The hefty backlog of retirement claims to be processed by OPM reached its lowest point of 2022 at the end of June, but remains above last year’s levels.