Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Propose Restoring Defense Per Diem Rates
A bipartisan measure would repeal unpopular Pentagon restrictions adopted in 2014.
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A Guide to Your Pay and Benefits During a Government Shutdown, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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EPA To Offer Employees Buyouts, Early Retirement This Year
The agency is also continuing a freeze on external hiring.
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How the Tax-Filing Process Confuses Americans About Tax Policy
The vexed relationship people have with IRS forms tends to make them more conservative.
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Will Social Security Last?
Assessing the long-term prospects for the program, and how it fits into your retirement plan.
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Predicted Federal Retirement Spike Hasn’t Materialized, But a Pay Raise Has
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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White House Confirms It Will Propose 1.9 Percent Pay Raise for Feds Next Year
Increase would be slightly smaller than the 2017 raise.
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Senate Democrats Introduce Bill Protecting Federal Employee Pay Ahead of Possible Shutdown
Cardin’s measure would ensure both furloughed and exempted workers get back pay upon the federal government’s reopening.
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Senators Propose Loosening TSP Withdrawal Restrictions
The retirement plan’s governing board requested the bill.
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Timely Tax Tips
It’s important to think through the tax implications of retiring from government.
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Union Fires Back at Pension-Cutting Bill, the IRS Gets Managers’ Pay Wrong and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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DHS Secretary Promises 'Better Pay Systems, Better Benefits'
John Kelly also dilutes several key Trump proposals, including the wall.
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Trump Donates First Three Months of Salary to Federal Agency
Donation would do little to offset his proposed budget cuts.
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TSP Growth Slows in March
Two funds lose ground and most others flat-line for the month, after a strong start to the year.
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Women, Men and Financial Planning
They have different issues and challenges when it comes to preparing for retirement.
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Another Shutdown Watch, Potential RIFs, Rescinding Bonuses and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Federal Agencies Are Spending More on Employees Conducting Union Activities
Justice, Homeland Security see biggest spikes in official time usage.
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With Potential 2017 Cuts Looming, OPM Updates Furlough and RIF Guidance
Budget experts say furloughs are likely this year if Congress enacts Trump’s proposed spending levels.
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5 Retirement Questions Only You Can Answer
The basic things you need to know before you make the transition.
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