Best and Worst TSP Returns in 2016
All but one TSP fund had positive returns in September. Here are the best and worst performing funds so far in 2016.
All but one TSP fund had positive returns in September. Here are the best and worst performing funds so far in 2016.
The average premiums under the FEHB are going up 6.2% in 2017. NARFE President Richard G. Thissen called the increase in enrollee costs “relatively modest.”
Federal employees under FLTCIP are facing a big hike in long-term care premiums. The author suggests they stay calm and explore other options.
The average rate increase for 2017 under the health insurance plan for federal employees (FEHB) will be 6.2% in 2017.
The possibility of a shutdown is again facing federal employees as the fiscal year draws to a close. What will happen to your pay if there is a partial government shutdown?
What lies at the core of OPM’s retirement backlog? The author explains the most glaring problem he sees with the situation and what can be done to solve it.
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to expand protection for whistleblowers at the Department of Energy.
Who will receive your vote in the upcoming presidential election? Did the first debate influence your vote? Share your feedback in this short survey.
OPM has released a back pay calculator to help federal agencies calculate back pay awards and interest payments owed to federal employees who have faced unwarranted personnel actions against them.
The author notes that despite his handle, the original Lone Ranger didn’t actually ride alone. He had the assistance of Tonto, his trusted companion. Federal employees considering planning their retirements alone can learn from this analogy: they can often fare better with the assistance of a trusted guide to help them. The author provides suggestions on what to look for in a federally focused financial planner.