Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
November 16, 2018
Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
Postal Service Now Going on 12 Years of Losses
November 15, 2018
The Postal Service has suffered 12 straight years of net losses with the announcement of its FY 2018 financial results. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Postal Service Now Going on 12 Years of Losses
Find The Best Day of the Month for FERS Retirement
November 14, 2018
If your tenure in the federal government comes to an end and you’re thinking about FERS retirement, you’re likely looking ahead to the start of your retirement. Whether you plan to explore various hobbies or want to travel the world, the best is yet to come in the next years of your life. While you […]
The 2018 Open Season is Underway
November 12, 2018
The 2018 open season is officially underway. Here is some important information to help you prepare for making your benefits selections. Read the full blog post by clicking below: The 2018 Open Season is Underway
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
November 8, 2018
Thanks to receiving over 9,000 new applications, OPM’s retirement backlog grew considerably in October. Read the full blog post by clicking below: OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
November 7, 2018
The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
Medicare Income Planning in Retirement
November 6, 2018
Without smart planning, distributions from other sources of retirement income can drive up your Medicare costs. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Medicare Income Planning in Retirement
How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?
November 5, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the Medicare Part B premiums for 2019. Read the full blog post by clicking below: How Much Will Medicare Part B Premiums Cost in 2019?
FLRA to Close Boston Regional Office
November 2, 2018
The Federal Labor Relations Authority is closing its offices in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is what this means for pending cases. Read the full blog post by clicking below: FLRA to Close Boston Regional Office
Which TSP Funds Had the Largest Losses in October?
November 1, 2018
Stock funds went down in October. See which funds were the biggest losers for the month. Read the full blog post by clicking below: Which TSP Funds Had the Largest Losses in October?