Pay & Benefits
Catch-up slowdown
A bill that would let federal workers over age 50 contribute more money each year to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts has hit a roadblock on Capitol Hill.
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The loneliest number
How many federal workers got student loan help from Uncle Sam last year?
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Retention tension
The Bush administration has squashed a plan to let federal agencies use retention allowances to stop other agencies from hiring away their employees.
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Relocation reality
Federal relocation benefits look good on paper, but many employees say they never get them.
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Vision and dental blues
Would you trade some of your leave benefits for subsidized vision and dental insurance?
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For 9/11, a $150 pittance
Special payments for feds at the Pentagon and World Trade Center. Plus, higher premium pay on the way.
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Shop around
The new federal long-term care insurance program may be the best deal for you. Then again, maybe it’s not.
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Accounting games
Should the latest proposed accounting change for federal pay and benefits worry federal employees?
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Catch-62
Some military veterans who went on to civilian careers in government are getting a nasty surprise when they turn age 62. Their pensions are being cut.
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Guarding the G Fund
Don't worry: When the government taps the Thrift Savings Plan’s G Fund to avoid hitting the federal debt ceiling, your nest egg is protected.
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Keep on rolling
New rules will allow feds to roll over more money into their TSP accounts.
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Cutting workers’ comp
The Bush administration wants to cut millions of dollars in benefits to injured federal workers.
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The latest legislation
What's new in pay and benefits on Capitol Hill. Plus, long-term care updates.
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Working overtime
In April, federal employees could start taking home more pay for the work they do beyond a 40-hour work week. Also, DoD adds buyout options.
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