FEDWeek

Threat of Funding Lapse, Shutdown Just ahead Once Again

The latest in what has proved to be a long line of potential agency funding lapses of the fiscal year …More

Safety of Letter Carriers Draws More Attention

Renewed attention has been raised to the running issue of safety of letter carriers, with introduction of a new bill …More

Carriers Chosen for New Postal-Only Health Plan

OPM has conditionally approved 32 carriers for the new Postal Service Health Benefits program for postal employees and retirees that …More

House Backs Bills Aiming to Consolidate Office Space, over White House Opposition

The House has passed, over the objections of the White House, a set of bills pressing for consolidating federal office …More

Biden Recommends 2 Percent Pay Raise for January 2025

President Biden has recommended that federal employees receive a 2 percent pay raise in January 2025, a figure well below …More

White House Cites Efforts on Federal Employee Compensation Beyond Annual Raise

While seeking a January 2025 raise of 2 percent (see related story), the White House’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal cites …More

Budget Seeks Tweaks in Insurance Programs, No Changes to Retirement

Budget: Return of Schedule F Would Undermine Merit, Allow for Favoritism

Biden Issues Open Letter Thanking Federal Employees

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Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report

All the Things That Get Deducted from Your FERS Pension

Having a pension in retirement is one of the best benefits that federal employees enjoy. Very few private sector employers …More

House Bill Would Broaden Grounds for Age Bias Complaints in Federal Workplace
Survivor Annuity Election Involves Math and More
Some Home Improvements Pay Off More than Others at Sales Time
How Not to Lose Your Federal Insurance at Retirement
A.R.M.O.R. – Your 5 Keys to a Solid Financial Foundation
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Federal Manager's Daily Report

Court Sides with Agency on Probationary Period Dispute

A federal court has sided with an agency in a dispute over removing an employee during the probationary period, saying …More

Another IG Raises Concerns about Off-Boarding, This Time at NARA
GAO Cites Factors Behind Growing FOIA Backlogs
OMB Announces Steps under ‘Buy American’ Requirements for Agencies
OPM Guidance on Labor-Management Forums Notes Potential for Resistance
New Bill Seeks Greater Transparency on IT Spending
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TSP Investment Report

April 1, Required Beginning Date for RMDs

When one thinks of finances and the month of April, the first date that pops into mind is April 15th, …More

Contributing to an IRA in Addition to Your TSP
Free Money… and Time: Why Your Employer Match is Worth More Than You Think
Don’t Write Off the Little Used TSP Mutual Fund Window

Armed Forces News

2025 Budget Request Calls for 4.5-Percent Raise

Service members would receive a 4.5-percent raise in basic pay, under $849.8 billion defense-spending request for 2025 that the Biden …More

Army Emails Out 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
First Navy Robotics Warfare Specialist Pinned
Fiosi Installed as Next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
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