The House’s silence on federal pay essentially puts the White House plan in effect by default. A 2023 inflation bonus for some employees was included in the House’s version of the NDAA more…
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House Passes Retirement Bill for Federal First Responders
If passed, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act would make sure federal firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other federal first responders qualify for full retirement benefits if they are injured on the job and return to the federal workforce more…
The 3 Key Professionals to Have in Your Corner
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals the three key professionals federal employees should have in their corner as they prepare to retire – and how to get started. more…
NARFE Supports Improvements of OPM’s Retirement Services in House Appropriations Bill
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association has concerns about significant retirement processing delays and the inability of annuitants and their families to connect with OPM (via phone, email or other method) to receive needed assistance more…
Lawmaker Requests Meeting with TSP to Discuss Ongoing Problems with New Online System
Since the rollout of new features on the Thrift Savings Plan’s website earlier this month, federal employees and retirees ave reported numerous issues including information not being properly transferred and taxes not being properly allocated more…
Using Recognized Tax Losses to Mitigate the Sting of the Current Year Stock Market Decline
While many investors are not happy with the performance of their stock portfolios with realized investment losses during the first half of 2022, federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains why some realized investment losses may have a silver lining in the form of possible tax relief more…
Why Federal Employees Should Avoid Retirement ‘Rules of Thumb’
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, reveals common retirement “rules of thumb”, why federal employees are persuaded to follow them – and what to do instead more…
Tax Considerations for Federal Employees Who Are Separating or Divorcing in 2022
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides an checklist of considerations including tax withholding, filing status, property taxes, and more. more…
What Are the Lifecycle Funds in the Thrift Savings Plan?
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the objectives of the L Funds and determining if they are right for you more…
Bill Would Give Equal COLA to Both FERS and CSRS Federal Retirees
If passed, the Equal COLA Act would give federal retirees in both FERS and CSRS the same annual cost of living adjustment each year more…