Expense Ratio of TSP Funds are Increasing by 30% in 2021 and 2022
As announced by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) in November 2020, an increased budget at TSP will mean higher expenses for accountholders.
After 53 Years, Retired Navy Scientist Has Wallet Returned from Antarctica
Demolition crew in Antarctica returned a lost wallet from 1968 to its now 91-year-old owner, who said the wallet “brought back memories.”
NASA: Mars Rover Perseverance Lands on Mars, Sends Video from Red Planet
As three spacecrafts arrive from US, China, and the Middle East- NASA’s Rover, Perseverance, is first to land on Mars.
White House’s Cybersecurity Response to Russian Hack
2020 Cybersecurity breach of Federal Agencies causes Biden Administration to focus heavily on cyber-threats.
The Premium Stabilization Feature of FLTCIP
Exploring the history and aspects of the premium stabilization feature of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
SpaceX to Launch SPHEREx Mission for NASA
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company was awarded the contract to launch the SPHEREx mission in June 2024
Proposed Legislation: New COLA for FERS and Comprehensive Leave
Two proposed bills in Congress could mean good news for feds: The Equal COLA Act and the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Famous Feds: Katherine Johnson of NASA
Katherine Johnson, Famous Fed, was featured in the 2016 Movie "Hidden Figures"
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Proposed Again
3.2% Federal Pay Raise for 2022 indicated in proposed legislation.
Biden Throws Out Executive Orders from Previous Administration
Applauded by Union leaders, Biden canceled five executive orders from Trump presidency- 1 involving “Schedule F,” 3 regarding collective bargaining rights, and another that halted diversity training in agencies.