For many working feds, their Thrift Savings Plan accounts could provide 30 to 50 cents of every dollar they have to spend in retirement. That’s a chunk. Most feds are smart enough to invest enough in their in-house 401k plan to get the government … [Continue reading] about Best spot for your TSP when you leave government
Veterans Affairs gives an update on its vaccine distribution efforts
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. At least 132,000 health care professionals at the … [Continue reading] about Veterans Affairs gives an update on its vaccine distribution efforts
Rough spots on the 2021 road to retirement
If you are even THINKING about retiring next year, you’ve got some homework to do. If you are one of the few remaining Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) workers, most of it involves what to do with your Thrift Savings Plan. But for the majority … [Continue reading] about Rough spots on the 2021 road to retirement
Owner of Mets and hedge fund leaves Twitter, citing threats
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of the New York Mets says he has dropped off Twitter because his family received threats that he attributed to “misinformation” that was not tied to the baseball team. Steve Cohen’s hedge fund, Point72, has become entangled … [Continue reading] about Owner of Mets and hedge fund leaves Twitter, citing threats
Chicago schools reopening uncertain as union talks stall
CHICAGO (AP) — A plan to reopen Chicago schools remained in limbo as last-minute negotiations over COVID-19 safety measures with the teachers’ union stalled Sunday, amplifying the possibility of a strike or lockout. Roughly 62,000 students and about … [Continue reading] about Chicago schools reopening uncertain as union talks stall