A bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced last week two bills to help protect the health benefits of federal employees during government shutdowns. more…
NARFE’s State-By-State Income Tax Treatment Report
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association’s annual compilation identifies states that do and do not tax retirement income, and if so, how much. If you’re thinking of moving or nearing retirement, this is a must read more…
Social Security Basics
Learn when to file for Social Security, what to consider before you file, and how the filing date affects your spouse’s benefits more…
How the Retroactive 2019 Pay Raise Affects TSP Contributions
The Thrift Savings Plan published a bulletin yesterday outlining the effect of the retroactive 2019 pay raise on a plan participant’s contributions from payroll. more…
OPM Provides Guidance on Retroactive 2019 Federal Pay Raise
Official guidance issued by the Office of Personnel Management regarding the implementation of the 2019 federal pay raise retroactive to the first pay period of the year more…
2019 Retroactive Pay Raise Nearing Completion, OPM Says
The Office of Personnel Management’s director provided an update on the delay of the 2019 retroactive pay raise more…
Federal Employee Group Questions White House’s Delay on 2019 Pay Raise
One month since the 1.9 percent pay raise was signed into law, the union urged the White House to implement the increase immediately more…
Adjust Your Tax Withholding Early in 2019, Especially If You Adjusted Last Year
With the new tax law, conducting a “paycheck checkup” with the IRS’ online calculator is important to avoid having too little or too much tax withheld more…
Pay Freeze and Federal Retirement Benefit Cuts Proposed in 2020 White House Budget
The Trump administration proposed a laundry list of cuts similar to previous years. Any of the proposals would require legislation by Congress to become enacted. more…
Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2019 Proposed
The Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2019 aims to increase benefits and ensure that cost of living adjustments in Social Security reflect the real rising costs for seniors more…