Federal Report
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Could the next government shutdown end the record 10-year bull market and trigger another recession? It may not be long until we find out.
November 22, 2019 -
The federal government’s half-million telecommuters are watching, many in horror, what is happening at the Social Security Administration where 11,000 teleworkers have been ordered back to the office.
November 21, 2019 -
Don’t be wedded to your current, traditional plan just because you’ve been with it for years.
November 20, 2019 -
Savvy single federal workers looking for both love and a low-cost health plan can kill two birds with one stone during the health insurance open season. With careful planning and a little luck, they may…
November 18, 2019 -
Suppose you had three weeks to make a decision that could have a make-or-break impact on both your health and your finances.
November 18, 2019 -
In the middle of the telework argument are people who believe teleworking is as good or bad as the individual who is allowed to work from home.
November 15, 2019 -
Unexpected things happen, and if that means a major medical emergency and you don’t have the right FEHB plan, you could be in big-time trouble.
November 14, 2019 -
If wasting a couple-thousand dollars next year is no big deal to you, you can skip this.
November 13, 2019 -
If one of the next furloughs happens while a team of American astronauts are heading for the Moon, will they be forced to abort their mission and return to Earth?
November 12, 2019 -
This year, by a quirk of the calendar, Veterans Day actually falls on Nov. 11 which was the official date of the Armistice Day holiday commemorating the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918.
November 11, 2019 -
Planning on enrolling in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program after retirement? Ever hear of the 5-year rule? Many haven’t. Until it’s too late.
November 08, 2019 -
Government shutdowns accomplish little, lose a lot and can have a political backlash.
November 07, 2019 -
This is the longest bull market in history. But eventually it will change, the market will tank.
November 06, 2019 -
Last week we asked readers what they think of teleworking and what agencies rolling back the practice — they had some thoughts.
November 05, 2019 -
One of the key questions facing those eligible for Medicare is should they take part B and pay its premiums in addition to one of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program plans?
November 04, 2019