In a recent survey of Federal News Network readers, the vast majority of federal employees said changes in administration have little to do with their retirement decisions, but of course, there are always a few exceptions.
The biennial list steams on, a few programs off, a few added, but the billions go.
It's been around a year now that the nation has been living under COVID lockdown. Life may never be the same again. How have you been managing?
Planning for retirement isn't rocket science, but in some ways it is more challenging because ultimately you'll be riding that rocket however long it takes.
As vaccine distribution plays out slowly across the United States, many are pondering what the future of work-life balance will look like for them and their family.
The Biden administration tapped Kiran Ahuja, a former chief of staff at the agency, to lead the Office of Personnel Management. If confirmed, she'll have several tough challenges on her plate.
Consider becoming a mentor to someone who doesn't look like you.
When they retire, many federal and postal workers pull their retirement nest egg money out of the Thrift Savings Plan. But is that wise?
Because the Thrift Savings Plan's G fund never goes down, in other words it is “safe." But that also depends upon what you mean by “safe.” When is playing it "safe" actually risky?
Most savvy investors, whether they work on Wall Street or an IRS office in Austin, know a sure way to make money in the stock market is to buy low and sell high.
Will the office ever look the same once the pandemic is over? One small agency surveyed its employees and supervisors about telework, and here's what they had to say.
"Go forth, do the people's business, and be kind to one another," says a retired fed.
Public service, at any level, has changed a lot in the last year. Knowing what you know now, what is your advice for someone considering a career in government?
Filing your taxes is never a fun experience, but it's critical that you do it, and do it accurately. We have you covered with advice from estate and tax attorney Tom O’Rourke.
What do you think you would have done had your crystal ball been working a year ago? Better yet, what will you do the next time?