Benefits
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By Amy Morris Executive Editor, FederalNewsRadio Turns out, amid the troubling economic news, a glimmer of sunshine for members of the federal Thrift Savings Plan, the retirement plan for federal employees. Q: What’s the good…
March 24, 2009 -
Federal employees are one step closer to automatic enrollment in the Thrift Savings plan. House lawmakers have approved a provision that would automatically enroll new civilian federal workers. Originally, the plan would have included members…
March 19, 2009 -
Earlier this week we told you about a phishing scam targeting certain TSP members. Some Department of Justice employees received emails saying that if they’ve lost more than 30-percent in their TSP, they should click…
January 30, 2009 -
Remember the tidal wave of retirements that was going to drain Uncle Sam of his remaining brains? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks how come you keep seeing the same people in the halls.
January 27, 2009 -
An online phishing scam for Thrift Savings Plan passwords is targeting a group of federal employees. Officials at the TSP are attacking the problem. Tom Trabucco is Director of External Affairs and tells us what…
January 26, 2009 -
Today’s weather wasn’t too bad. It’s a nice taste of what’s to come as we begin to thaw. Unfortunately, it won’t last! Expect bitter cold temperatures to return this weekend. But there are still plenty…
January 23, 2009 -
The security clearance process for feds has been improving over the past several months, but now the Obama Administration is looking to hire six-thousand new employees. Tim McManus is Vice President of Education and Outreach…
January 23, 2009 -
The board that oversees the TSP had their first meeting of the year. We get an update on the meeting, what’s coming up in the newsletter and investment numbers with Tom Trabucco, Director of External…
January 16, 2009 -
The board that oversees the TSP had their first meeting of the year. We get an update on the meeting, what’s coming up in the newsletter and investment numbers with Tom Trabucco, Director of External…
January 16, 2009 -
Want to depress a friend or coworker? If so, ask him or her how their 401(k) plan did in 2008 because Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the numbers.
January 07, 2009 -
Want to depress a friend or coworker? If so, ask him or her how their 401(k) plan did in 2008 because Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the numbers.
January 07, 2009 -
The health insurance open season has been extended. FederalNewsRadio listeners and readers got the first alert last Friday. So what does it mean? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey provides a checklist.
December 09, 2008 -
It’s nearing the end of the year and we want to keep you up to date on all the retirement news for your TSP account. Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs for the Thrift Saving…
December 08, 2008 -
During this Open Season, you can also make changes to your dental and vision coverage. Rule of thumb, says Walton Francis of CHECKBOOK’s Guide to Federal Health Plans, is that vision plans cover one pair…
November 28, 2008 -
Here’s a great opportunity for you to take a moment and reflect. Yes, of course it’s time to think about what we’re grateful for, but it’s also a great opportunity for all feds to think…
November 26, 2008