Benefits
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The TSP\'s Tom Trabucco outlines a lot of changes that will be coming soon; he also explains why more participation is good for the individual.
August 18, 2009 -
Although the legislation has stalled twice in Congress, supporters of a bill that would increase scholarships for students pursuing public service are now saying that federal staff shortages have helped build momentum for the idea.…
August 14, 2009 -
Sheltering your retirement funds in place may not be a good option, depending on how close you are to needing the money.
August 14, 2009 -
The Federal Dispute Resolution conference wraps up today. The goal of the conference: to try to boost diversity, eliminate discrimination, and resolve conflicts without having to go to court. This year’s event is going on…
August 13, 2009 -
A reality for military families is that when transfer orders come in, family members have very short notice to uproot their lives and move. For military spouses, that usually means leaving a good job. But…
August 12, 2009 -
The Federal Dispute Resolution conference is happening now in Phoenix, Az. and our own Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is there. He gives us a breakdown of who’s there and what’s going on.
August 11, 2009 -
Some changes have come to the TSP. All FERS employees are now eligible to receive agency contributions. Also, for 2009 only, there are no required minimum distributions. And . . . when do automatic enrollments…
August 10, 2009 -
The government spent a half-trillion dollars in fiscal year 2008 to procure goods and services. And yet, agencies have fewer and fewer contracting staff to over see all that federal procurement. FederalNewsRadio’s Max Cacas joins…
August 07, 2009 -
Michael D. Yates Author of \"Why Unions Matter\" Elise Gould Director of Health Policy Research, Economic Policy Institute Tom Webb President, AFGE SSA Local 3615
August 06, 2009 -
Federal employees are closely watching pending bills on Capitol Hill, because those pieces of legislation include new rules that will directly impact everything from retirement to sick leave for federal employees. FederalNewsRadio Senior Correspondent Mike…
August 04, 2009 -
Is the current congressional debate over sick leave making you sick? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says some people think the use-it-or-lose it system should be dropped while others say sick leave is for sick leave. And you say...?
August 04, 2009 -
The odds are favoring the bull. The U-S stock market has rallied over the past few weeks, which means good news for your TSP. But this does not mean it’s time to live dangerously. Tom…
August 03, 2009 -
Rising medical costs, lengthening life spans, inflation, taxes and concerns about retiree medical benefits conspire to make retirement \"the most expensive goal that we\'ll ever have to fund.\"
July 29, 2009 -
When it comes to advancing one’s career, what’s a fed to do? It turns out that there are lots of good things to consider for feds who are eyeing a promotion. FederalNewsRadio’s Max Cacas has…
July 28, 2009 -
At FederalNewsRadio, we track all the pay & benefits news relevant to you. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talked with us earlier and gave us a preview of Your Turn, which airs tomorrow at 10 a.m.
July 28, 2009