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Scott Thompson

For more than 20 years, Scott Thompson has written, published and developed hundreds of retirement resources for U.S. federal government employees. Scott is also the former CEO of Federal Employees News Digest (publishers of the Federal Employees Almanac) where he initiated and managed the development of the popular FederalSoup forum for federal employees.

Shutdown Back Pay to be Provided As Soon As Possible, OPM Says

January 28, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The personnel agency provided guidance in a memo on Sunday regarding back pay and other benefits following the shutdown more…

FEDVIP Coverage Extended During Shutdown, OPM Says

January 25, 2019 My Federal Retirement

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance coverage will be extended by an additional pay period during the shutdown more…

OPM Updates Fact Sheet on Pay, Benefits, Retirement During Shutdown

January 24, 2019 My Federal Retirement

It includes important updated information on pay, annual leave, unemployment compensation, retirement, health and other benefits more…

Shutdown Leave and Telework Guidance Provided by OPM

January 24, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The personnel agency says it wants those working without pay during shutdown to have options that will mitigate hardship more…

OPM Issues Warning on Absence Without Leave (AWOL) During Shutdown

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The guidance says the employee’s unauthorized absence should be coded in payroll as AWOL more…

Senator Introduces ‘Stop STUPIDITY Act’ to Prevent Shutdowns and Force Negotiations

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The bill would keep the government running in the case of a lapse in funding by automatically renewing funding at the same levels as the previous year more…

2018 Thrift Savings Plan Funds Annual Performance

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The year-end TSP fund returns for 2018 are now available.  Use the links below to… more…

Bill Would Provide Interest-Free Loans to Federal Employees During Shutdown

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

If passed, federal employees could request a 0.0% APR loan of up to $6,000 issued by the Department of the Treasury more…

GoFundMe Launches Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

The fundraiser is in partnership with author and speaker Deepak Chopra more…

Organizations Provide Grants to Federal Employees Facing Hardship During Shutdown

January 22, 2019 My Federal Retirement

Feds who have been furloughed or are working in excepted status and not receiving pay can receive a $100 grant to help cover essentials more…

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