Federal Report
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With five months left to go in the cost of living countdown, federal, military and Social Security retirees are looking at a 3% increase in benefits beginning in January.
May 06, 2021 -
Even as the U.S. appears to be climbing out of COVID-19, millions of people are in a financial hole because they either lost their jobs, or their jobs just ceased to exist.
May 05, 2021 -
When it comes to getting quality career financial advice from your employer, a lot of people say many government agencies provide the best overall quality advice.
May 04, 2021 -
As OPM reminded the press, the FEVS doesn't measure "whether an employee feels that an administration liked them or not."
May 03, 2021 -
They're here to stay regardless. It works well when everyone keeps the mission as the North Star.
April 30, 2021 -
Would you buy a book about how to make a million dollars from an individual who is selling a book about how to make it or a long-time fellow fed who’s TSP account just passed the million dollar mark?
April 29, 2021 -
While it is virtually impossible for a federal or postal retiree to run out of money, it is possible to run dangerously low — even with an annuity indexed in whole, or part to inflation.
April 28, 2021 -
The pros differ on how much anyone, average or not, needs in their retirement emergency cash fund. But you can, and should, work that out sooner rather than later.
April 26, 2021 -
Some believe feds should have gone back to the office long ago, while others fear they'll lose top talent if their telework flexibilities aren't as generous as the agency next door.
April 26, 2021 -
Customer service, public acceptance and public relations for a continuum for agencies in law enforcement.
April 23, 2021 -
Picking the right time to retire - day and month, not just year - could make a huge difference.
April 22, 2021 -
Although many don't think about it, you likely have an estate you will leave behind. Planning ahead could save you and your family lots of money and heartache.
April 21, 2021 -
Thrift Savings Plan millionaires, many of whom never expected to make it there, provide some perspective.
April 20, 2021 -
As agencies rethink their remote work policies for a post-pandemic world, new governmentwide data shows just how far agencies have come in the last two years with telework.
April 19, 2021 -
The Marines obsess over something simple like a PT uniform while VA sweats bullets over its electronic health record.
April 16, 2021