Pay & Benefits
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Greg Long, the executive director of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which oversees federal employees\' TSP, reassured a House subcommittee that failure to raise the debt ceiling would not affect investments to the G Fund. Because of a 1987 law, even when the Treasury Department stops issuing securities, investors are protected.
July 28, 2011 -
In today\'s newscast, is FAA closer to a deal to end those layoffs? Plus, are federal benefits safe in the debt ceiling debate?
July 27, 2011 -
The Defense Business Board has proposed major changes to military retirement by transitioning from its cliff-vesting system to a system of yearly retirement contributions deposited into the TSP.
July 26, 2011 -
Tom Trabucco, the director of External Affairs at the Thrift Savings Plan, gave Federal News Radio an update on TSP\'s automatic enrollment plan.
July 18, 2011 -
Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, discussed the pros and cons of cashing out a TSP and what to think about when buying an annuity from a private company.
July 15, 2011 -
The Thrift Savings Plan is often lauded as the best retirement plan in the country. But there\'s still some confusion about who\'s eligible for the TSP and how it works.
July 11, 2011 -
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After Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) questioned the Postal Service\'s decision to stop paying to FERS, attorney Bill Bransford said Issa may be concerned that USPS is setting a precedent for subsidizing other financially unstable agencies.
June 30, 2011 -
A new rule requires federal agencies to file claims for workers compensation electronically. It also adds a new condition that makes federal employees eligible for compensation.
June 28, 2011 -
Giving up small purchases on a daily basis can mean big savings for your retirement, according to Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
June 27, 2011 -
Changes to the computation of group rates in the FEHBP are coming. We talk with Checkbook\'s Walton Francis about what that may mean for you.
June 27, 2011 -
Not everyone thinks you’re being persecuted by all of the proposals to freeze your pay and cut your benefits. Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some comments from one of those people in…
June 21, 2011 -
Kathryn Medina, the executive director of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, spearheaded the first Federal Human Resources HR University and helped develop a framework for HR University. She is a 2011 Causey Award winner.
June 21, 2011 -
Someday you\'ll want to take money out of your TSP. Federal News Radio\'s Francis Rose spoke with Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, for tips on reversing the flow of cash.
June 20, 2011 -
Congress is mulling a number of bills that could significantly change federal employees\' pay and benefits. Federal News Radio\'s Francis Rose asked Tammy Flanagan, Senior benefits Director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, to explain the potential impact.
June 17, 2011