Commentary
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Fraud against the elderly is a growing concern to several federal agencies. But anyone can get scammed, as Tom Temin recently found out.
June 25, 2019 -
Today's guest column comes from a D.C.-area builder and small business owner experienced in dealing with all levels of government officials.
June 25, 2019 -
While Mike Causey is on vacation he asked readers to fill in the space with guest columns for some fresh material and different viewpoints.
June 24, 2019 -
The MERIT Act falls short of its purported goal of improving public service, Tom Temin writes.
June 21, 2019 -
GSA's call for industry input on extending its Acquisition Regulation clauses 552.216-75 is an opportunity to continue increasing efficiency of the MAS program.
June 21, 2019 -
SSA got a new boss this week. He’s different in a number of ways. Including the fact that he worked with the Thrift Savings Plan and therefore knows a lot about the civil service and civil servants.
June 20, 2019 -
September's new Thrift Savings Plan withdrawal options should keep many more investors in the TSP in future. Here's an FAQ on the changes.
June 20, 2019 -
A proposal from OPM would make it easier to extend probationary periods for new federal hires. But commentator Jeff Neal argues that's unnecessary.
June 19, 2019 -
Many long-time government workers and retirees are worth more dead than alive due to the variety of wealth they accumulate over a lifetime.
June 19, 2019 -
Recent news about the Office of Special Counsel citing Kellyanne Conway for violating the Hatch Act is raising questions among federal workers.
June 18, 2019 -
With half the legislative year over and Democrats running the House while political eyes focus on 2020 races, the retirement plan looks safe for now.
June 18, 2019 -
Many of the nation’s smartest rank-and-file retirement investors may not be on Wall Street but rather in the cubicle next to yours, in your carpool or even in the mirror.
June 17, 2019 -
Conway's violations are unprecedented in degree and attitude.
June 14, 2019 -
Bob Stevens, vice president of the Americas at Lookout, explained why agencies need to focus on mobile endpoint security.
June 14, 2019 -
Going a decade without a raise has obviously made some lawmakers resentful of federal workers, at least when it comes to setting an amount and actually approving a raise.
June 14, 2019