Federal Report
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Suppose you had three weeks to make a decision that could have a make-or-break impact on both your health and your finances.
November 18, 2019 -
In the middle of the telework argument are people who believe teleworking is as good or bad as the individual who is allowed to work from home.
November 15, 2019 -
Unexpected things happen, and if that means a major medical emergency and you don’t have the right FEHB plan, you could be in big-time trouble.
November 14, 2019 -
If wasting a couple-thousand dollars next year is no big deal to you, you can skip this.
November 13, 2019 -
If one of the next furloughs happens while a team of American astronauts are heading for the Moon, will they be forced to abort their mission and return to Earth?
November 12, 2019 -
This year, by a quirk of the calendar, Veterans Day actually falls on Nov. 11 which was the official date of the Armistice Day holiday commemorating the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918.
November 11, 2019 -
Planning on enrolling in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program after retirement? Ever hear of the 5-year rule? Many haven’t. Until it’s too late.
November 08, 2019 -
Government shutdowns accomplish little, lose a lot and can have a political backlash.
November 07, 2019 -
This is the longest bull market in history. But eventually it will change, the market will tank.
November 06, 2019 -
Last week we asked readers what they think of teleworking and what agencies rolling back the practice — they had some thoughts.
November 05, 2019 -
One of the key questions facing those eligible for Medicare is should they take part B and pay its premiums in addition to one of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program plans?
November 04, 2019 -
The Social Security Administration’s surprise order to end its six-year-old teleworking program, which covers 12,000 employees nationwide, may be just the start of a governmentwide downsizing of the very popular perk. Popular at least with…
November 01, 2019 -
Uncle Sam will spend a small fortune over the next couple of months making it easier for 2.8 million government workers to get the best health plan next year for the fewest amount of premium dollars.
October 31, 2019 -
Tom O’Rourke, an estate/tax attorney in the Washington D.C. area, says many people have estates but don’t realize it.
October 30, 2019 -
Most of the 5.8 million workers, retirees and former feds with Thrift Savings Plan accounts have some of their retirement nest eggs in the G fund.
October 29, 2019