Climate isn’t the only thing changing. What comes next in the nation’s struggle to combat global warming will probably transform how Americans drive, where they get their power and other bits of day-to-day life, both quietly and obviously, experts … [Continue reading] about Fighting climate change in America means changes to America
MLB proposes delaying start to April 28, cut to 154 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has proposed a one-month delay in starting spring training due to the coronavirus pandemic and pushing back opening day to April 28, two people familiar with the plan told The Associated Press. Under the plan … [Continue reading] about MLB proposes delaying start to April 28, cut to 154 games
Protecting your TSP investment after retirement
Investing in the federal Thrift Savings Plan while working is a no-brainer. Do it. Max your contributions (at least enough to get the government match) and go with the stock-indexed funds. Put as much as you feel comfortable in the stock indexed C, S … [Continue reading] about Protecting your TSP investment after retirement
New annual leave carryover policy now in effect for federal employees, OPM says
Federal employees who forfeited vacation time in excess of the usual annual leave carryover limit at the end of 2020 may be able to get some of those days back for use later this year, thanks to a policy in the new annual defense authorization … [Continue reading] about New annual leave carryover policy now in effect for federal employees, OPM says
Feds, you were quite popular over the last four years
The end of the year and the end of an administration puts many of us in a reflective mood. I recall a conversation I had at a family gathering a few years ago. An extended family member who many of us hadn’t met or hadn’t seen in years introduced … [Continue reading] about Feds, you were quite popular over the last four years