Author - John Sanders

The Wrong Retirement Option Can Cost You a Lot of Money

Before making a choice that may substantially impact your income, be sure you have all of the information you need.
How wrong retirement options can cost you a lot of money?
Now and then, We come across a federal employee who is ready to make a vital, irreversible choice that may […]

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Why Don’t Feds Get Disability Insurance?

Have you ever wondered why, as a federal employee, you aren’t protected by short- or long-term disability insurance? After all, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 42 percent of private-sector employees had access to short-term disability insurance plans in 2018, and 34 percent had access to long-term disability […]

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Why US Postal Service Is a Breeding Ground for Celebrities

Several individuals who have worked for government agencies have fame and success in various industries like music, acting, and many others.
A few examples include Clara Barton, who worked as a clerk in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. During WWII, Julia Child worked for the Office of Strategic […]

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Don’t Make Your Retirement All About the Money!

Most people want to retire on a beach or in a tropical paradise where they will spend their golden years relaxing. But a lot of people forget to factor in what it means to retire mentally before they think about retiring financially.
Here are some interesting ways to spend your […]

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Pay Will Be a Barrier to Rebuilding the Federal Workforce

With the labor market being super tight, the General Schedule pay system has not been easy either. The rigidness is a hindrance in attracting and retaining employees.
U.S. workers began to resign in unusually large numbers in September 2018, nearly three times the previous record of 1.2 million in […]

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Proposed 2021 Budget Would Eliminate Some Benefits

Recently, the White House released its fiscal year 2021 budget proposal. The proposed $4.8 trillion budget makes some significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits and retirement programs.
For many the proposals sound familiar. This is because they have been seen in many past budget proposals. Up to now, none of […]

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TSP Posts Gains as New Funds Come Online

The stock market gave a warm welcome to the new lifecycle funds, now available in five-year increments.
The 401(k)-style retirement savings program launched by the federal government has seen every portfolio end the month of July in red, with funds being slow to recover from the unpredictable volatility that had […]

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