A spending package negotiation in Congress (due Dec. 21) will likely be the deciding factor more…
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TSP Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Hurricane Victims
The Thrift Savings Plan is making a temporary change to the financial hardship withdrawal rules for participants affected by Hurricanes Florence or Michael more…
OPM Finalizes 6 New Locality Pay Areas Affecting 70,000 Federal Employees
The changes are applicable on the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019 more…
OPM Provides Guidance for Federal Employees for Wed., Dec. 5th Government Closure
Most civilian federal employees will get an excused day off from work. The Office of Personnel Management has provided specific guidance for federal employees in this memo more…
Health Care Flexible Spending Account Offers Alternative to Health Savings Account
What is a Health Care Flexible Spending Account? How does it compare to a Health Savings Account? Or a Health Reimbursement Arrangement? Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, clears up the confusion and discusses the benefits for federal employees more…