Commentary
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Investors in the federal Thrift Savings Plan have until noon EDT today to make changes in their account allocations.
May 26, 2022 -
It's easy to talk about long-haul, no-panic investing during good times, like we’ve just experienced for an unnaturally long time. But when the going gets tough and markets decline, it is harder to stay the course and sleep at night.
May 25, 2022 -
Nineteen riders from the federal information technology community joined in Federal News Network's 3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride for Charity on Friday, May 20.
May 24, 2022 -
Public and private sectors increasingly rely on emerging technologies to deliver a better experience to their customers or constituents. Every other tender or request for proposal is loaded with the ask for newer and varied technology. It provides an excellent opportunity for technology consultants and suppliers to expand, but it does not always make sense for vendors to stack up services endlessly.
May 23, 2022 -
Moshe Schwartz argues the National Security Innovation and Industrial Base is becoming detached from the greater U.S. economic base as private industry increasingly opts not to work with the federal government in general, and the Defense Department in particular.
May 20, 2022 -
While it's true the G fund never has a bad day, it's been a long time since it had a really good one. Even though this year, at 3% interest, it is leading the pack.
May 19, 2022 -
A discharge characterization of anything less than fully honorable does not have to deprive you of access to veterans’ benefits indefinitely, and the stigma that may be associated with a certain type of discharge doesn’t have to either.
May 18, 2022 -
If you are currently a federal worker who is considering retiring this year, is it possible to get both the pending pay raise and the COLA due retirees in January?
May 18, 2022 -
Malicious actors have found that they can manipulate these digitized systems with the possibility of damaging water infrastructure or even changing the way it’s treated to introduce harmful chemicals.
May 17, 2022 -
The less than good news is that workers and retirees will need every penny of the near-record raise and COLA just to keep pace with inflation.
May 17, 2022 -
DoD is still quiet on the issue of online harassment.
May 16, 2022 -
There is a high barrier to entry for companies to do business with government and DoD. This means DoD does not always have access to the most innovative solutions because companies driving innovation in the private sector have to jump through so many hurdles before they can even win their first government contract.
May 11, 2022 -
Not everyone feels comfortable driving a Hummer for their morning commute, and most people don’t have to wear combat boots to work. But when it comes to the hardware, software and platforms that keep business safe, shouldn’t companies have the same caliber tools and products that the nation’s most elite cyber teams have?
May 05, 2022 -
The idea that white collar (non-postal) feds will get get a 4.6% in 2023 is almost a done deal. And 5.1% isn’t out of the question. But will either amount be enough, both realistically and emotionally?
May 05, 2022 -
Retiring as soon as you can may seem like a good idea now. But how will it impact you financially years into retirement when inflation has reduced your FERS annuity or your TSP balance?
May 04, 2022