Vacant MSPB Means No Potential Recourse For Appeal-Filing Federal Employees Any Time Soon
December 11, 2018
The stalemate continues that has left MSPB with no quorum among its board members. What does this mean for the agency and federal employees with pending appeals? Read the full blog post by clicking below: Vacant MSPB Means No Potential Recourse For Appeal-Filing Federal Employees Any Time Soon
IG Labels CSRS Improper Payments ‘High-Risk’
December 10, 2018
A recent OPM Inspector General’s report said that improper payments made under federal employee retirement systems represent a “high risk.” Read the full blog post by clicking below: IG Labels CSRS Improper Payments ‘High-Risk’
Federal Employee Retirement: Best Day to Retire in 2018 Is Approaching
December 6, 2018
Earlier this year, we covered the best days for FERS retirement. Because FERS benefits kick in on the first day of the next month, the best days to retire each year are the last days of the month. That’s because those who decide to wait until the second or third day of the month for […]
Temporarily Relaxing TSP Hardship Withdrawal Rules
December 5, 2018
The TSP is relaxing hardship withdrawal rules for victims of Hurricane Michael or Hurricane Florence. Here are the details. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Temporarily Relaxing TSP Hardship Withdrawal Rules
OPM Addresses How Pay Will Work for Tomorrow’s Holiday
December 4, 2018
OPM has provided detailed guidance on pay and leave for the upcoming holiday honoring former President George H.W. Bush. Read the full blog post by clicking below: OPM Addresses How Pay Will Work for Tomorrow’s Holiday
16 Postal Workers Sentenced for Accepting Bribes to Deliver Cocaine through the Mail
November 30, 2018
A group of 16 Atlanta area postal workers were sentenced to prison for taking bribes to deliver packages of cocaine for drug traffickers. Read the full blog post by clicking below: 16 Postal Workers Sentenced for Accepting Bribes to Deliver Cocaine through the Mail
Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?
November 28, 2018
Are federal employees likely to receive an extra day off on Christmas Eve, which falls on a Monday in 2018? Read the full blog post by clicking below: Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?
CSRS Retirement: When is the Best Day to Retire?
November 27, 2018
If you are a federal employee who has contributed to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) throughout your tenure, then you may be ready to leave public service and begin your CSRS retirement. Before you can do that, it is important to strategically plan your retirement date to maximize your benefits and start receiving your […]
Should I Enroll in Medicare If I Have an FEHB Plan?
November 26, 2018
Should you add Medicare to your FEHB insurance in retirement? These are the various parts of Medicare to know about when weighing this option. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Should I Enroll in Medicare If I Have an FEHB Plan?
Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees
November 21, 2018
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to increase the size of COLAs paid to some federal retirees. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees
