Pay & Benefits
Time Is Running Out for Feds to Change Health Insurance Elections for 2021
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Feds Gain Early Win in Fight for Payout From 2018 Shutdown
At least 32,000 federal employees could be in line for a four-figure payday, though 25,000 are still awaiting damages awarded to them after 2013 shutdown.
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White House Now Supports 2021 Pay Freeze, but Only for Civilians
The announcement marks a reversal for the Trump administration, which previously proposed a 1% across-the-board pay increase for all federal employees.
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TSP Funds Rebound in November
After months of turmoil, the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program all shot up in value last month.
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Thanksgiving Meals for Military Families, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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3 Dumb Reasons to Take Social Security at 62
It is critical to make financial decisions based on facts, not fear or misinformation.
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Several Federal Agencies to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines to Employees Directly
The agencies will receive their own allocations of the immunizations and then distribute them to their workforces.
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Retirement Gets Real: The Final To-Do List
Make sure you take care of these items of business before your departure date.
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New TSP Recordkeeper Will Ease Management of Retirement Savings, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Panel Deals Major Blow to Trump's Signature Civil Service Reform, Calls for Rehiring of Fired Workers
Labor authority says administration violated a contract in implementing a 2017 law.
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The Downside of Investing in the TSP's Lifecycle Funds
Many know they should invest more conservatively as they approach retirement, but investing too conservatively can be dangerous if you don’t want to run out of money.
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Why You Should Reconsider Your Current FEHBP Health Plan
Most people just stick with the plan they’ve had for years but that could be a costly mistake, especially during a pandemic.
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Beyond the Money: Finding the Right Retirement Mindset
How to mentally prepare to leave the working world behind.
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Employee Groups Pan Senate Pay Freeze Plan, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Senate Republicans Propose 2021 Pay Freeze for Feds One Month Before Deadline to Avoid Shutdown
President Trump has proposed a 1% across-the-board raise for federal employees.
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Free Tutoring Now Available for School-Age Children of Federal Employees
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund partners with online tutoring company to provide service.
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Get Real About How Much Money You’ll Have in Retirement
The importance of estimating your net income.
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