For Those Informed and Entertained by Steve Oppermann
Two friends and colleagues of Steve Oppermann, who recently passed away, provide their remembrance of Steve and his contributions to the federal community.
The Secret To Wisdom Is… Shhh.
Many of us today lack prolonged, uninterrupted quiet time. And we need it – to process, to reflect, to grow.
The Best of 2013
What were the most popular articles on FedSmith.com in 2013? The end of the pay freeze, vacation discounts for federal employees, and the government shutdown are some of the topics that topped the list.
New Locality Pay Areas? Not in 2014
Despite the recommendations of the Federal Salary Council, locality pay areas will be the same in 2014 as they were in 2013.
Develop Your Competitive Edge by Increasing Your Value
The only way to stand out from the crowd is to develop your competitive edge. The author offers some tips on how to do this in your federal career.
Pay Freeze Ends: Federal Employees to Get 1% Raise in 2014
The president has issued an executive order that will give federal employees an across-the-board pay raise of 1% “on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2014.”
About That Christmas Eve Holiday…
Those who were hoping or planning for an extra day off on December 24th should just plan on coming to work that day or taking a day of annual leave instead.
Reintroducing Myself – To Me
A retired federal employee who was a regular contributor to FedSmith, recounts his fight with cancer in his final articles. Steve passed away on December 22, 2013 after a long fight with the serious illness he described in his articles.
Does Your Teen Understand Money?
Your teen will soon receive credit cards, a checking account and an ATM card. Simple financial tools like these, if used irresponsibly, can damage your teen’s financial good name for years or even decades. Make sure they understand how these instruments work. Start with these questions.
The Impact of Time on Social Security
The author says that the more time that goes by, the worse off financially the Social Security program becomes. He argues that politicians need to work on a fix before it’s too late.
