In retirement communities around the nation some folks are dancing with joy. Millions who retired under the federal civil service program, everybody entitled to retired military pay or Social Security are anticipating their largest cost of living … [Continue reading] about Small COLA bad … Big COLA, even worse?
In this nutty market, can veterans actually buy a home with the VA home loan program?
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne.You might have heard in nearly every locale in the nation home prices have soared. Many houses get multiple … [Continue reading] about In this nutty market, can veterans actually buy a home with the VA home loan program?
Aside from G, all TSP funds drop for June
Only the government securities investment G fund managed to show improved returns over the last month, while all other stock and bond funds in the Thrift Savings Plan finished below their May performance and in the red. The latest returns released by … [Continue reading] about Aside from G, all TSP funds drop for June
Federal groups, unions back paid leave for feds seeking abortion services
Federal unions and organizations are pushing the government to expand paid leave for federal employees to access abortion services in the wake of the historic Supreme Court ruling. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade on June 24 … [Continue reading] about Federal groups, unions back paid leave for feds seeking abortion services
Treasury bonds part of your nest egg? If not, why not?
Most long term investors know they should take the long view. Which means not panicking when the inevitable bear market arrives. Or there is another serious war in Europe. Or pandemic, combined with recession. Oh, and skyrocketing inflation. Still… … [Continue reading] about Treasury bonds part of your nest egg? If not, why not?