Pair of Representatives Attempt to Revive Social Security Fairness Act
Will the WEP and GPO finally be eliminated? Legislation first introduced in 2021 is receiving push from Congress to see that the bill receives a vote.
My Cheat Codes: How to Get the Most from Serving Those Who Serve
STWS advisor Jennifer Meyer provides the inside scoop on taking full advantage of our resources for feds.
GSA 2023 Per Diem Rates for Lodging, Meals, and Incidental Purchases
Newly announced by the General Services Administration (GSA), next year’s reimbursement rates for lodging, meals, and “incidental purchases.”
New Locality Recommendations: 16,000 Feds Could See Pay Boost
Advisory council suggests adding new localities, adjusting some existing ones to encompass more federal workers, and loosening requirements for locality designation.
Is the Federal Retirement Tsunami Almost Here?
Looming since the 1990s, are retiring baby boomers in the Government about to cause the long-predicted retirement tsunami?
2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: Senate’s Silence Supports Likelihood of 4.6%
Government spending bill doesn’t mention federal pay raise – a strong indication that Congress supports the White House recommendation of 4.6%
Social Security Basics: Five Things to Remember
Social Security benefits are a crucial component to a fed’s retirement under FERS. Here are 5 things to keep in mind about your retirement income.
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.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Monthly Recap for July 2022
TSP Update for Month Ending July 2022. All core TSP funds posted gains for the month.
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.