A Financial ‘Wake Up Call’ for Federal Workers
The recent government shutdown has left many federal employees feeling scared, stressed and wondering how they will pay their bills. One financial advisor has some advice that he hopes can help.
The recent government shutdown has left many federal employees feeling scared, stressed and wondering how they will pay their bills. One financial advisor has some advice that he hopes can help.
An increasing number of lawmakers in the House are on board with the idea of giving retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
The Partnership for Public Service will present nine Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) on October 3 to public servants whose achievements have improved the lives of countless Americans and others around the world.
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the House, the Senate has now introduced a bill that would provide retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
The author offers five suggestions for things federal employees can do while furloughed.
Stock market returns in September fooled many analysts and provided a positive return for investors despite problems and uncertainty over actions by the Federal Reserve.
President Obama sent a letter to federal workers today thanking them for their service and expressing sympathy for the shutdown and its impact on the workforce.
Will federal employees who are furloughed during the shutdown be paid for the time away from work?
Legislation has been introduced that would guarantee retroactive pay for federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the government shutdown.
The federal government has officially shut down after a budget stalemate in Congress. What will this mean for the federal workforce?