Federal Report
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Most TSP investors know the stock market is long overdue for a major correction. The question is when will that happen, how long will it last, and what if anything you should be doing about it?
June 07, 2019 -
The amount of the 2020 white collar federal pay raise will range anywhere from zero to 3.1% if federal unions and Democrats in the House have their way.
June 06, 2019 -
It will be late this year, probably November or December, before active and retired federal workers find out how much extra money they may have next year.
June 05, 2019 -
Despite the TSP's money-saving low administrative fees many retirees want more investment options and also more freedom to get at their money.
June 04, 2019 -
When it comes to saving and investing for retirement, federal and military personnel are way ahead of their private sector counterparts.
June 03, 2019 -
If you feel totally confused on the subject of a 2020 federal pay raise, or inflation catch up for retirees, it doesn’t mean you haven’t been paying attention.
May 31, 2019 -
Between March 2018 and March 2019 the self-made millionaires club of the Thrift Savings Plan added 9,540 new members.
May 30, 2019 -
Whether they get to work via chauffeur-driven limo, private car, bus, subway or horse — think former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke — your Washington-based boss is going to be mingling more with the masses this…
May 29, 2019 -
For many dedicated, ambitious, career civil servants getting into the elite Senior Executive Service is a very big deal.
May 28, 2019 -
While it is okay to have fun, we should also recall that it is a date to honor those who have served and died for their country — our country.
May 27, 2019 -
Thanks to years of enforced belt-tightening at the Internal Revenue Service, life is getting less stressful for folks who are seriously tired of helping foot the bill.
May 24, 2019 -
The slight upward creep in living costs in the first four months of this year points to a modest January 2020 cost-of-living adjustment.
May 23, 2019 -
Job hunting can be difficult for someone in a mobile military or federal relationship. Resume Place president Kathryn Troutman has some tips that could help.
May 22, 2019 -
For Medicare eligible individuals, there is an option that works for lots of people. Suspend Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage, enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan and pay for Medicare Part B.
May 21, 2019 -
Most investors in the Thrift Savings Plan know they are in it for the long haul. So what's the best route for your endgame?
May 20, 2019