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Investors in the federal Thrift Savings Plan have until noon EDT today to make changes in their account allocations. The temporary freeze includes interfund transfers and changes in contribution allocations. Access to MyAccount will be temporarily … [Continue reading] about TSP changes: The freeze before the thaw!
It’s hard to think about next summer’s vacation at the beach in February when there is a blizzard outside and your roof is groaning under the weight of all that ice and snow. There are times when it is important to live in the moment and focus on how … [Continue reading] about The TSP in troubled times: Go long!
Some people think politicians talk a lot. And they do. According to the Senate Historical Office, the longest bill — most words, most pages — to ever pass Congress was the 5,593 page consolidated appropriations act. It also dealt with emergency funds … [Continue reading] about Windfall/Offset repeal, COLA reform: Now or ever?
If you are currently a federal worker who is considering retiring this year, is it possible to get both the pending pay raise and the COLA due retirees in January? Well sort of. In some cases. But first indulge me… As a kid growing up in downtown D.C … [Continue reading] about Pay raise or retiree COLA? Is there a way to get some of both?
To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in PodcastOne or Apple Podcasts. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. House lawmakers want to change how cost-of-living … [Continue reading] about Congress introduces idea to change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees
