Email Issues at EPA
In another controversy involving a federal agency and Congress, a committee chairman in the House is asking questions about email from EPA’s administrator that have apparently been deleted.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Federal Employee Bonuses and Delinquent Taxes
A bill has been introduced to block federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes from receiving a bonus or award.
Chinese Hackers Like FedSmith Too
Why was the FedSmith site out of service for much of the day on Thursday? Here is the answer. We apologize for the inconvenience and have taken steps to try to remedy the problem.
Proposal Expanding TSP and FEHB to Wider Audience
A new proposal would expand the TSP to military personnel and FEHB to military families and retirees.
Fed Workers: ‘An Elite Island…Separated from the Ocean of Average Americans’
According to one organization, federal employee pay and benefits are creating “[A]n elite Island of secure and highly-paid workers separated from the ocean of average Americans competing in the global economy.” Here are the author’s reasons for this conclusion and what it might mean for federal workers.
Opening Up Mutual Fund Investment to TSP Investors
Some TSP investors would like to have more investment options. Others like the TSP the way it is now constructed. Changes are already under serious consideration.
Portion of OPM Website Goes Down: Retiree Information Exposed Says Reader
A portion of the OPM website used by federal retirees was compromised for a short time on Monday, January 12. The glitch apparently exposed some retiree information to unauthorized users. The site is up and running again normally today.
How to Be a TSP Millionaire
The rising stock market has increased the number of federal employees who have balances of $1 million or more. Some of our users have said it is not possible to achieve this milestone, but one of our readers says it most definitely is and shared her strategy with us.
Rolling Over Your TSP: What You Should Consider Before Taking Action
Should a federal employee who is retiring withdraw money from the Thrift Savings Plan? An individual may have good reasons for doing so but before taking action, understanding the cost of alternative investments is necessary in order to make an informed decision.
GSA Raises Mileage Rates for Traveling Feds
GSA has raised the reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling on official business for the government.
