Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the differences between pay raises and COLAs — including who gets them, how they are determined, and when they are applied more…
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House Passes 2020 Federal Pay Raise
If signed into law, it would be the largest pay raise for federal employees in ten years more…
Lawmakers Push to Guarantee Social Security COLA of At Least 3%
The bill would also update the formula determining the COLA to one the legislators believe better reflects the expenses of seniors more…
Social Security Provides Survivor Benefits for Widows and Widowers
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains what the benefits are, who is entitled to them, and how to apply more…
Legislation Would Expedite Dismissal Process of Federal Employees
If passed, the bill would streamline the process and shorten the amount of time required to remove underperforming employees more…
What Is the Lump Sum Death Benefit and Who Is Eligible to Receive It?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the lump sum death benefit paid to survivors of deceased CSRS or FERS employees and retirees. more…
More Changes Outlined For TSP Withdrawals
The changes are part of the TSP Modernization Act and are planned for September 15 this year more…
The New Form W-4 (and the Importance of a Paycheck Checkup)
The revised tax withholding form implements changes made following the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which made major revisions affecting taxpayer withholding more…
Survivor Benefits Paid to a Spouse or Former Spouse of a Deceased Federal Employee
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, presents how spouses (or former spouses) of federal employees may be entitled to certain survivor benefits upon the death of the employee. Charts and worksheets are provided. more…
2020 Federal Pay Raise Passes House Committee
The 3.1% raise includes a 2.6% across-the-board pay increase for federal employees plus a 0.5% average increase in locality pay next year more…