Recap of Busy Month for Federal Employees
An update on the 2023 Federal Pay Raise, vaccination mandate stalled by injunction, stock market volatility, and NASA prepares for Artemis program’s first launch.
The S-Fund in the TSP: How Small Is It?
The S-Fund is one of three stock funds in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Read how it works to boost your retirement savings.
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Umbrella Insurance
An overview of umbrella insurance. Learn why you’ll be thankful you’re covered, should you ever need it.
2022 GSA Reimbursement Rates: Gas, Meals, Lodging, & Incidental Purchases
While the per diem rate for lodging remains unchanged for the second year in a row, the M&IE rate increased to $59 per day. Gas reimbursement rates also went up…
2022 Federal Pay Raise: 2.2% Across the Board, 2.7% Avg, + 2 New Localities
The President, as expected, officially made the 2022 Federal Pay Raise 2.2% across the board. The President’s Pay Agent also approved 2 new localities in the Midwest.
Benefits Ben’s Blog: Top 5 of 2021
We celebrate the New Year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Blogs by ‘Benefits Ben’ in 2021
Bureau of Land Management Moving Headquarters Back to DC
After controversial move out west, BLM to relocate main operations back to the nation’s capital.
IRS Releases New Life Expectancy Factors for RMDs
Effective in 2022, RMDs from retirement accounts will be calculated with new life expectancy factors, making required distributions slightly less than they would’ve been with the old factors.
The F Fund in the TSP: Investing in Bonds
The F-fund is the only bond fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), although the G-fund’s performance is tied to US treasury bonds. Learn how the F-fund works to protect…
Government Won’t Shutdown, Until February 18th At Least
Congress passes stopgap measure to avoid work stoppage on December 3rd; give themselves 11 weeks of breathing room.