Federal Report
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Short answer is: Yes. You’d think an official, book-length report on how screwed up federal salaries are would be a bestseller both in major federal enclaves — Washington, D.C., Ogden, Utah, Oklahoma City, Huntsville, Ala.…
July 15, 2019 -
Many federal and postal workers live and work in high tax states, so many retire to low-or no-tax states to get more from their annuities.
July 11, 2019 -
Some see federal employment as a protected world of benefits, protections, a great place to retire from, etc. But the reality is sometimes very different.
July 11, 2019 -
A growing number of people have moved into the TSP millionaires club. But, should all your retirement nest egg money be in the TSP?
July 10, 2019 -
Things are looking good. but the possibility of yet another government shutdown remains, as today's guest columnist Abraham Grungold points out.
July 09, 2019 -
NOTE: Mike Causey is on vacation. The following article was originally published on May 21 of this year. When budgeting, income and outgo are at the top of most people’s list. And one of the biggest…
July 08, 2019 -
Are there states where retirees can get tax breaks and enjoy a better standard of living? Short answer: Yes.
July 05, 2019 -
On this national holiday, whether your are participating in a family cookout or at work handling air traffic, have fun and enjoy.
July 04, 2019 -
If you own a home, have a spouse, carry life insurance and invest in the Thrift Savings Plan, you probably need an estate plan.
July 03, 2019 -
When they retire, even with a guaranteed annuity and TSP investments, many feds have to learn to live with less. And taxes, which are never fun, can become an even bigger factor.
July 02, 2019 -
Active and retired feds probably won’t know the size of their 2020 pay raise — if any — or cost-of-living adjustment — if any — until late in the year.
July 01, 2019 -
Over the years the IRS has taken political shots from both parties. Today’s guest columnist says things seem to be getting better.
June 28, 2019 -
Nearly every year for the past decade lawmakers have gone after the two major federal retirement programs, FERS and CSRS. So far, groups representing workers and retirees have managed to beat back the changes — but there have been some close calls.
June 27, 2019 -
Military spouses who have to move frequently face certain challenges when looking for paid, career-level work to support their families. But times are changing.
June 26, 2019 -
Today's guest column comes from a D.C.-area builder and small business owner experienced in dealing with all levels of government officials.
June 25, 2019