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A new Senate bill could guarantee six weeks of paid leave for federal employees who become parents, and let them choose whether to take those six weeks separately or in one shot.
On this edition of “Disaster Relief for America”, hosts Tim Karney and Tom Moran interview Chris Reade, the President of Carrollton Enterprise Services.
The Thrift Savings Plan has something federal agencies don't have. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board approved a $219 million budget for the coming year. In Depth with Francis Rose told Kim Weaver, director of External Affairs at the TSP, that TSP participants are probably jealous of her agency since it's budget is already in place.
Many federal retirees choose to fly the coop instead of staying home to roost. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why.
Within the $219 million budget is money to speed up the board's cybersecurity plans and prepare for changes to the military retirement system. The board is also considering automatic escalation of contribution levels.
A growing number of American federal workers are retiring overseas. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells where they are going and why.
Congress has its eye on the G-Fund again. Some members want to change the way the rate of return is figured. One version of the federal budget in the House estimates savings up to $32 billion to fund other programs. But, members of the Employee Thrift Advisory Council are warning those changes could cause people to get out of the TSP altogether. Jessica Klement, legislative director of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to talk about the proposed legislation.
Thanks to a new executive order, 300,000 employees of federal contractors have a new benefit coming and their employers have a new mandate to comply with. On Labor Day, President Barack Obama signed an executive order requiring their employers to offer paid sick leave. Eric Crusius, who represents government contractors at the law firm Miles & Stockbridge, offered his take on In Depth with Francis Rose as part of Industry Chatter.
The National Treasury Employees Union, the Employee Thrift Advisory Council and 13 other organizations urged Congress not to use the Thrift Savings Plan — the federal government’s retirement savings program — as a revenue source.
Do you ever worry about running out of money once you've retired? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's not a problem for most federal workers.
An audit by the Treasury IG for Tax Administration found the IRS could complete cases for late-paying federal employees and retirees much faster if it makes changes to how it collects the money.
Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey hopes improved recruitment and retention practices as well as a new evaluation system for non-commissioned officers will strengthen the ranks in the face of budget cuts.
Are you having recurrent nightmares about your Thrift Savings Plan? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the bad news is that you aren't dreaming.
Are you having recurrent nightmares about your Thrift Savings Plan? Financial planner Arthur Stein joins host Mike Causey to discuss investment strategies for your TSP account. September 9, 2015