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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.

26 Senate Democrats Urge OPM to Withdraw Proposed Federal Retirement Cuts (2018)

June 15, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The proposals would freeze federal employee pay and cut retirement benefits for 2.6 million federal retirees and annuitants over the next ten years

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Federal Employee Union Seeks Injunction Against Trump’s Workforce Executive Orders

June 13, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The National Treasury Employees Union has asked a federal judge to immediately block provisions in the orders while the union’s lawsuit is pending

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Proposal Would Provide Debt-Free College for Future Federal Employees

June 13, 2018 My Federal Retirement

If passed, the bill would establish a grant program providing students with the majority of the cost of their degrees if they work in public service for three years

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Federal Employee Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Restricting Union Activity

June 7, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The lawsuits attempt to block new executive orders that restrict the official time employees may spend on union activities

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2034 Remains Depletion Year of Social Security Trust Fund Reserves, Says Board of Trustees

June 6, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, the same as projected last year, with 79 percent of benefits payable at that time

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New Vision, Dental Plans (FEDVIP) Coming to Military Families and Retirees

May 23, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance… more…

Lawmakers Propose 2019 Federal Pay Raise of 3%

April 29, 2018 My Federal Retirement

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) Jan. 12 reintroduced the Federal Adjustment… more…

RSC 2019 Budget Proposes Cuts to Federal Pay, Retirement Benefits

April 26, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The Republican Study Committee released Wednesday their annual budget  proposal for fiscal year 2019 entitled… more…

Does Your State Have an Estate or Inheritance Tax?

April 18, 2018 My Federal Retirement

In addition to the federal estate tax of 40 percent, some states impose an additional… more…

Thrift Savings Plan Releases 2017 Administrative Expenses

April 17, 2018 My Federal Retirement

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) released the 2017 net administrative expense figures last week revealing… more…

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