Commentary
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With military service at lower rates than in the past, researchers Alice Hunt Friend and Mara Karlin say more and more Americans express admiration for something they don't fully understand.
November 02, 2018 -
If you search employee exodus from federal government you will get more hits than reading the Old Testament. But is it true?
November 01, 2018 -
Smart phones keep getting significantly more expensive, but enough people feel, what choice do I have? We need them in order to communicate.
November 01, 2018 -
October, as it sometimes does, once again proved to be a scary month for folks invested in the stock market. We didn’t have a Black Friday circa 1929 event. And we are a long way…
November 01, 2018 -
Few people have enough money to purchase a decent annuity but federal workers who contribute to their FERS and CCSRS plans get guaranteed lifetime income and can also provide a survivor annuity.
October 31, 2018 -
The evidence is clear that federal workers care very deeply about the work they do. But 57 percent cannot say their agencies reward creativity and innovation.
October 30, 2018 -
OTA isn't new, weird or abused. But contractors, federal buyers and Congress need to keep it focused.
October 30, 2018 -
After basking in the longest bull market in stock market history, many people with optional retirement accounts are wondering if unhappy days are here again.
October 29, 2018 -
Roger Waldron, president of the Coalition of Government Procurement, identifies a number of Halloween treats for those in the acquisition community.
October 26, 2018 -
Whomever is correct, all sides seem to agree Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon's departure and replacement with Margaret Weichert was abrupt.
October 26, 2018 -
If you are associated with the government there are a couple of ways to become a millionaire — legally: Buy a lottery ticket or max out in the Thrift Savings Plan.
October 25, 2018 -
Dementia cases will triple in the coming decades. The expenses and social devastation will be hard to control.
October 24, 2018 -
George DeLisle, federal director of Varonis, outlines five steps to create a repeatable process to improve your cybersecurity.
October 24, 2018 -
Benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins Your Turn today to talk about the best dates to retire, and why they are the best, and which federal retirement plan is right for you.
October 24, 2018 -
Federal Drive host Tom Temin reminds everyone that artificial intelligence applications aren't set-and-forget. They require constant tending and training.
October 22, 2018