In a letter to the General Service Administration, the lawmakers asked the agency to do more to help federal workers manage the burden of new taxes on relocation expenses more…
IRS Provides Guide for New Tax Law
The new publication breaks down the law in easy-to-understand language and highlights the changes that taxpayers will see on their 2018 federal tax returns they file in 2019 more…
Are You Making TSP Catch-Up Contributions?
If you’re an active participant of a certain age, then consider this unique opportunity to boost your Thrift Savings Plan account more…
Some FEHB Plans Leaving the Program in 2019
OPM recently issued the list of those plans — as well as instructions for those who may be affected. more…
Get Ready for Federal Benefits Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has provided important information to help employees prepare for the open season which runs from Nov. 12 — Dec. 10, 2018 more…
FAQs for the 2019 Federal Retiree COLA
When will it be paid? How is it calculated? Here’s a round-up of frequently asked questions (and answers) regarding the 2019 cost-of-living adjustment more…
Federal Employee Group Urges OPM to Repeal Change to FERS Annuity Supplement
A letter to OPM’s director confronts an unpublished policy change concerning the division of a FERS special annuity supplement between a retiree and his or her former spouse more…
Have You Scheduled Your 2018 ‘Use or Lose’ Annual Leave?
The 2018 deadline for most federal employees is November 24. A calendar is included for future years more…
Senior Group Urges Congress to Support Measure to Increase Retiree COLAs
If passed, the CPI-E Act would base the annual cost-of-living adjustment for CSRS, FERS and Social Security on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. more…
It’s Time to Tune Up Your Medicare Coverage
The annual Medicare fall enrollment period for 2019 runs through Dec. 7. The author provides a guide to the shopping and review process that may save you money — and make sure your coverage provides is optimal more…