7 Things Federal Workers Should Watch in 2016
From the presidential election to possible cuts to the federal workforce, the author discusses things he thinks federal employee should be watching for as we head into the new year.
From the presidential election to possible cuts to the federal workforce, the author discusses things he thinks federal employee should be watching for as we head into the new year.
The Office of Personnel Management was able to reduce the backlog of federal employees’ retirement claims to close out 2015. This is a good thing too since retirement applications usually surge in January. Here is a glimpse of what OPM’s retirement inventory might look like at this time next month.
Are you planning to retire in 2016? You may want to consider front-loading your TSP. The author explains the benefits of this strategy.
Which TSP funds performed the best in 2015 and which ones lost money for the year? Here is a summary.
Does your personal financial plan need a tune up in the new year? The author offers some suggestions to consider as part of your new year’s financial resolutions as you plan for retirement and the long term needs of your family.
From an extra half day off on Christmas Eve to guidance on the new locality pay areas, here are the posts you read the most in 2015.
The author recounts an interview she had with Bureau of Land Management employee Andy Senti to honor his life and career accomplishments. Senti recently passed away after completing a 60+ year career with the agency.
If I work in Shawnee County KS, which is just outside Kansas City, and will be covered by the new GS Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City MO/KS locality pay area, will my WG-5 wage automatically increase to the same level as that paid to WG-5 employees whose duty station is Kansas City?
What were the most popular articles on FedSmith.com in 2015?
Will federal employees get extra time off on New Year’s Eve? It is an unlikely scenario when one looks at historical precedent.