Federal Report
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Investing for retirement is tricky enough. Building and keeping a nest egg for life when three virus strains are ravaging the planet only adds to the stress.
December 22, 2021 -
Over the years, an artificial pay cap has kept many GS-15s from getting some or all of the raises their subordinates got.
December 21, 2021 -
Less than 7% of the federal workforce is under the age of 30, but data shows the government has long struggled to attract young talent. Will this time be any different?
December 20, 2021 -
A few of the nagging challenges agencies really need to get squared away in 2022.
December 17, 2021 -
Every time there is a federal pay raise AND a cost of living adjustment for retirees, some folks figure they can get a piece of both. While it sounds good in theory, it isn't so simple.
December 16, 2021 -
Lots of people are worried about being able to afford living in the future. But financial planner Arthur Stein says you have options.
December 15, 2021 -
FERS workers must plan their retirement under a system that has lots of moving parts. We asked long-time, successful career fed and part time financial coach Abraham Grungold if he had a plan. He did and he agreed to share it with us.
December 14, 2021 -
Recent legislation would get rid of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), but the repeal would be temporary. Federal employee groups say it's better than nothing.
December 13, 2021 -
Online events are here to stay, and with good reason. But some occasions demand in-person, and it's time already.
December 10, 2021 -
To be eligeble for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program in retirement, you must have been enrolled for at least five years before leaving your job.
December 09, 2021 -
What if you worked for an outfit that paid most of the premium for dozens of health plan options available to you, and allowed you to shop on the clock? And even paid for an online service that would give you several best-guys-for-you options?
December 08, 2021 -
Good news: All of the FEHBP plans are good. Bad news: Some, for you, are a lot better and less expensive than others.
December 07, 2021 -
A continuing resolution through February doesn't necessarily change the White House's plans for a federal pay raise for civilian employees next year. But while agencies have staved off another government shutdown threat for now, there's still plenty of dysfunction ahead.
December 06, 2021 -
You can't personally change perceptions of federal employee ... or can't you?
December 03, 2021 -
The anti-HMO feeling many have could be costing them money in premiums and good service. There are a wide array of HMOs available to federal workers/retirees during the current open enrollment period.
December 02, 2021