2023 Federal Pay Raise Update: White House Recommends 4.6%
Thanks largely to inflation, President Biden’s office suggested the biggest pay raise for federal employees in over fifteen years: 4.6%.
The Fed-Life Cycle
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer shares what questions she hears from feds at different stages in their careers.
The Strategic Leg: Planning for a Stable Retirement
When comes to retiring under FERS, it is often described as a 3-legged stool. There is a fourth leg, however- The Strategic Leg: Financial Planning and Investment Advisory Services from…
Understanding the 5 Year Rule for Roth IRAs
STWS Advisor David Fei goes over the complicated 5-year Rule for Roth Individual Retirement Accounts.
Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS
Survivor benefits reduce the retirement income a federal retiree receives from their FERS or CSRS annuity. Read how this works in situations with divorce, or when getting married after retiring.
OMB Director Shalanda Young Gets Confirmation from Senate
The first black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young officially takes her position at the agency’s helm.
Steps To Handle Difficult Performance Reviews (For Managers)
Coach Robert Oberleitner provides guidelines for managers when conducting, and surviving, rough reviews.
The I-Fund: Investing Internationally with the TSP
Should feds invest in the I-fund? Read about what risks and potential growth come with putting money in the TSP’s international investment option.
NASA Scheduled to Launch Artemis I Mission to the Moon
With a launch test set for Thursday, NASA employees are prepping the Space Launch System that will take astronauts to the moon in 2024.
Making Military Deposits for CSRS and FERS: The Basics
Information about military deposits for FERS and CSRS employees. What is a Military Deposit? For federal employees who are contributing to either FERS or CSRS retirement systems, they can potentially…