What is TRICARE for Life?
The author outlines some of the basic principles of Tricare for Life and when a person is eligible.
Highest Paid US Postal Service Employees
Which Postal Service employees make the most money and where do they work? Here is the answer in data retrieved from FedsDataCenter.com.
Managing Variability in Thrift Savings Plans
A basic knowledge of variability is essential for managing your investments in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The author discusses some common mistakes investors make and ways to manage them.
Failure to Disclose Conviction Leads to Removal Without Appeal
A probationary employee failed to disclose on his application for a supervisory EO Specialist position with the Department of Labor that he had previously been convicted of a crime. The agency ran a background check and discovered otherwise.
Changes in Your Life and Your Survivor Annuity: What Happens to Your Federal Employee Survivor Annuity
What happens to your survivor annuity if you are a retired federal employee and there are changes in your life such as a death or divorce?
Details of Pension Changes Revealed
Congress has passed the payroll tax cut extension agreement and the President is expected to sign it. But what exactly are the details of the agreement as they relate to federal pensions?
St. Louis Leads Way in Welcoming Veterans Home
The author reflects on a recent parade in St. Louis he attended honoring veterans and its reminder of how he believes more needs to be done to support veterans and their sacrifices for the country.
Future Federal Employees Will See Increased Pension Contributions Under Payroll Tax Cut Deal
Lawmakers have reached a final agreement on extending the payroll tax cut through the end of 2012. Part of the terms of the agreement will require future federal employees to contribute more toward their pensions to help offset the cost of extending unemployment benefits.
How to Invest in 2012
Are you surviving in the economic turmoil of recent years? What is our economic future and should you invest your money in 2012?
The Barbershop Bailout
The Senate barbershop in DC used by some in Congress had a $300,000 operating deficit last year which prompted the Senate to give it some extra cash to sustain its operations. One former senator blames the shop’s federal employees for its financial problems.
