Reg Jones Expert’s View

The 2012 leave year ends on Saturday, January 12, 2013, and the 2013 leave year begins on Sunday, January 13. …More

Yeah, I know. All the retirement talk among you guys and gals is whether to retire on an immediate annuity …More

Especially at year’s end, one of the questions I’m frequently asked is this, “Can I go on leave before I …More

We’re all familiar with the term "counting your pennies." Well, the up-coming cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, survivors and Social Security …More

The federal government has a diminishing number of CSRS employees. However, from the mail I’m receiving (e- and snail), many …More

A reader recently asked if his birthday was the earliest date on which he would meet the age portion of …More

Last week while describing what kinds of pay are included in a lump-sum payment for unused annual leave at retirement, …More

With early outs and buyouts popping up everywhere, it’s no wonder that employees are hunting for information that will tell …More

Among the many benefits of being enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is the protection it offers when …More

First, a reminder. The 2012 benefits open season runs from Monday November 12 through Monday December 10. During that time …More

As I pointed out last week, the 2012 benefits open season runs from Monday November 12 through Monday December 10. …More

Today I want to give you a head start on Open Season. Every year it begins on Monday of the …More

I guess it’s not surprising that I’m being inundated with e-mails from employees ready to jump ship who want to …More

Over the past two weeks I’ve walked you through the phased retirement portion of the “Moving Ahead for Progress in …More

Last week I highlighted one feature in the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" that has fired …More