4-Day Holiday Weekend for Federal Employees at Christmas
President Obama has issued an executive order giving federal employees an extra holiday this year on Friday, December 26.
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President Obama has issued an executive order giving federal employees an extra holiday this year on Friday, December 26.
A government shutdown does not appear likely to occur. But, as current legislation funding the government expires on December 11, and no new funding legislation has been passed, a shutdown is still possible. What will be the impact on federal pay and benefits if this should occur?
The self plus one option under the federal health insurance program will be available during the open season in 2015. It will likely benefit many in the program but some federal employees are likely to have higher premiums in 2016 as a result of the change.
I have been told that when you retire you can request to suspend your FEHB and at a later open season or qualifying life event restart it. I would like to know if this is true and how it can be accomplished.
The author writes about a prediction made by one person in the 1940s about the future of Social Security that, in hindsight, has turned out to be remarkably accurate. He explains why Americans should pay attention to the warnings that were issued so many years ago.
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to add an optional enrollment type called “self plus one.”
With the exception of the I fund, all TSP funds are showing a positive return at the end of November.
In response to a recent CBO report that recommends various cuts to federal employee benefits, the author advises federal workers not to panic about these recommendations and explains why he thinks they are unlikely to materialize.
What are the differences between competitive service and excepted service jobs and what does that ultimately mean for you?
The author outlines three ways you can use knowledge and skills you already have to to earn extra income.