Average Federal Employee Compensation in 2006: $111,180
What is the value of the compensation package for the average federal employee in 2006? Would you believe $111,180?
What is the value of the compensation package for the average federal employee in 2006? Would you believe $111,180?
This years trustee’s report indicated that Social Security would become insolvent in 2041, with Medicare hitting insolvency in 2019. Should we cut benefits, raise taxes, raise the retirement age or just ignore it?
TSP stock fund investors will see a reduction in their stock returns for the second month in a row as the fund reflect the overall direction of the stock market. Here are the results for the TSP funds for July 2007.
A Park Police Officer stopped and arrested a man for violating the Washington, DC dog leash law and for assault on a police officer and the dog walker spent the night in a DC jail. The dog walker sued the federal employee in her personal capacity and the case went to federal court.
An employee of the Internal Revenue Service argued that because he was indicted under a different criminal provision than the one used to arrest him that his indefinite suspension should be terminated.
The stock market has been volatile as new market highs are followed by dramatic drops in stock prices. Should you yield to your inner conscience and sell your TSP stock funds while you can still get out? Invest your money wisely and enjoy the ride.
What is in your desk? If you have reason to be concerned, you may be wondering when a federal agency can search the desk or workspace of a federal employee and whether a warrant is required. Here are some answers.
An employee of the Postal Service took a second job working for the Transportation Security Administration while on sick leave for the Postal Service. That led to his removal from the Postal Service. He apparently thought that action was unfair, so the twice-hired and once fired federal employee decided to challenge the Postal Service in court.
Who wins and who loses in our legal system seems to ebb and flow. The Equal Access to Justice Act created new winners and losers. But, as with many laws, new interpretations may change how the law is applied and create new winners and losers. Here is an example.
Many federal employees use a financial advisor when planning for retirement. That can be a good idea and may help you have a more secure retirement in your future. But be wary in selecting an advisor. Here are some tips on what to look out for.