Federal Report
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We asked a random group from around the nation what they think about return-to-office plans.
July 05, 2022 -
Working from home has gone from a complicated/emotional exercise, limited to a handful of select workers in smaller agencies to what is likely to be its peak participation this year. So what comes next?
July 01, 2022 -
Fourth of July is a reminder that rough political debate hasn't yet managed to overwhelm the country
July 01, 2022 -
For many people, dating back to World War I, Treasury securities have been a steady part of their personal financial planning.
June 30, 2022 -
On this week's Your Turn, financial advisor Arthur Stein will talk about the future course of your TSP account, and FNN reporter Drew Friedman will talk about the very latest on the federal pay raise. Then we’ll get into the prospects for a large retiree COLA and the issues TSP investors are having with the new system.
June 29, 2022 -
Worried about how you will survive the next recession? While you’re at it, maybe you should worry about the recession-after-next. And the one that follows it.
June 28, 2022 -
How’s the return to the office going at your federal agency? Not great, according to the more than 3,200 feds who responded to our recent office reentry survey.
June 27, 2022 -
It's easier to imagine better CX than to make it happen. At least now it's their money.
June 24, 2022 -
The massive overhaul and upgrade of the Thrift Savings Plan was not without its problems. Turns out nobody knows that more than the folks at the Federal Thrift Investment Board, who run Uncle Sam’s massive in-house 401(k) plan.
June 22, 2022 -
There may come a time in your family's life when having the should-I-have-a-trust conversation is critical. Whether you did it, or especially if you didn’t do it but should have!
June 21, 2022 -
Life’s a series of choices. Some easier and more important than others. Like when are you gonna retire? Does it really matter?
June 21, 2022 -
One way to improve federal employees’ trust? More transparency from agency leaders.
June 20, 2022 -
A shortcut to the right candidates has been around forever. Agencies just have to start using it.
June 17, 2022 -
The new, expanded TSP is only a few weeks old. And it's getting lots of attention, good and bad, from its 6 million investors.
June 16, 2022 -
When Social Security was launched in 1935, the average life expectancy for men was 59.9 years and 63.9 for women. Full benefits started at 65, so do the math! It sounded almost like a safe, government-guaranteed Ponzi Scheme, minus the scheme part.
June 15, 2022