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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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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Grant Civilian Feds a 3.5% Pay Raise in 2021, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Social Security Announces More Telework Cuts
The move comes after Congress directed the agency to reinstate telework in other offices within SSA.
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Postal Service Agrees to Convert 5,000 Letter Carriers to Career Positions
Employees previously served in non-permanent jobs with less generous benefits.
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On the Anniversary of Government Reopening, Contractors Renew Push for Back Pay
Although Congress enacted back pay for furloughed federal employees at the end of last year’s 35-day partial government shutdown, Senate Republicans have repeatedly thwarted efforts to similarly compensate low-wage federal contractors.
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Postal Service Exaggerated the Savings It Collected From Cutting Employee Compensation, Audit Finds
The agency hasn’t accounted for the costs associated with cutting pay and reducing benefits, GAO says.
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Your 2020 To-Do List
These resolutions could lead to a more financially secure retirement.
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Senators Look to Identify Tax Delinquent Feds
IRS hasn't compiled such a list in years, but previously used one to prioritize debt collection.
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A Paycheck Foul-Up, and Changes to TSP Catch-Up Contributions
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Merit Board Offers Advice to Fix Reskilling Program That Hasn't Translated to Any New Job Placements
A pilot program to train some non-IT workers with technology skills has not resulted in anyone switching jobs, largely because participants would have needed to take a pay cut.
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Senate Passes Bill to Provide Higher Pay to VA Execs
Measure also prevents department from having to collect compensation it already paid out.
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Postal Service Sees More Cuts to Workforce Costs to Avoid Running Out of Money by 2024
In new strategic plan, postal management lays out a dire financial picture.
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The Index: 2020 Edition
A guide to the most important and relevant Retirement Planning columns of the past 14 years.
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