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TSP Returns Plummet Amid Coronavirus Worries
Nearly all of the offerings in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program took a dive last month, mirroring volatility across the stock market.
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Staying Healthy Can Pay Off, In Cash
Not only does paying attention to wellness make for a more enjoyable retirement, it can help you get rewards from your health insurance plan.
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OPM Reports Improvement in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Performance, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Military Family Members and Retirees Could Lose Medical Clinic Access under Pentagon Plan
The Defense Department this week published a plan to downsize dozens of military treatment facilities and make many accessible only to active duty troops.
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Setting the Retirement Process in Motion
You’ve met your retirement goals. Now it’s time to start the countdown.
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OPM Proposes Pay, Bargaining Changes in 2021 Budget
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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TSP to Increase Auto Enrollment to 5% Later This Year
Proposed regulations would increase the rate at which federal employees automatically contribute to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts from 3% to 5% beginning in October.
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Keys to the TSP
Managing your Thrift Savings Plan account requires education and preparation.
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OPM, Lawmakers Propose Fixes to New Paid Parental Leave Law
The effort to ensure all federal employees have access to up to 12 weeks of paid time off following the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child now has bipartisan support.
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Budget Proposes Cutting and Simplifying Federal Employee Leave, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Trump Proposes $97 Billion USPS Savings Package, Including Pay and Service Cuts
Plan would "restore solvency" to the cash-strapped agency, White House says.
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White House Revives Controversial Retirement Cut Proposals
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2021 budget proposal would require federal workers to contribute more to their retirement benefit programs and reduce annual cost of living adjustments.
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Trump Proposes 1% Pay Increase for Civilian Federal Workers in 2021
The proposal marks an improvement over last year’s initial pay freeze request, but a significant downgrade from the average 3.1% pay increase that was ultimately enacted for 2020.
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House Republicans Unveil Plan to Boost Merit Pay and Slash Pensions
Proposals would help rein in a "swamp monster" of a runaway bureaucracy, lawmakers say.
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Continuing Your Insurance Into Retirement
Answers to common questions about managing the multiple benefits available to you.
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House Votes to End Controversial USPS Payments for Future Retirees' Health Care
Postal Service applauds effort, but says more steps are needed to avoid financial collapse.
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Federal Employee Retirement Requests Hit Highest Level Since Trump Took Office
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Most Federal Employee Retirement Funds Struggle to Start the Year
After a strong 2019, most portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended January in the red.
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Things You May Not Know About Annual Pay and Benefits Increases
The differences between COLAs and salary hikes.
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