Recap of Busy Month for Federal Employees
An update on the 2023 Federal Pay Raise, vaccination mandate stalled by injunction, stock market volatility, and NASA prepares for…
The S-Fund in the TSP: How Small Is It?
The S-Fund is one of three stock funds in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Read how it works to boost…
2022 GSA Reimbursement Rates: Gas, Meals, Lodging, & Incidental Purchases
While the per diem rate for lodging remains unchanged for the second year in a row, the M&IE rate increased…
2022 Federal Pay Raise: 2.2% Across the Board, 2.7% Avg, + 2 New Localities
The President, as expected, officially made the 2022 Federal Pay Raise 2.2% across the board. The President’s Pay Agent also…
Benefits Ben’s Blog: Top 5 of 2021
We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Blogs by ‘Benefits Ben’ in 2021
Bureau of Land Management Moving Headquarters Back to DC
After controversial move out west, BLM to relocate main operations back to the nation’s capital.
The F Fund in the TSP: Investing in Bonds
The F-fund is the only bond fund in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), although the G-fund’s performance is tied to…
Government Won’t Shutdown, Until February 18th At Least
Congress passes stopgap measure to avoid work stoppage on December 3rd; give themselves 11 weeks of breathing room.
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: 2.2% + Locality Pay
Take a look at next year’s probable pay increase of 2.2% for federal employees and military personnel, including a detailed…
Medicare B Reimbursement Included in Some FEHB Plans for Federal Retirees
Reimbursement of Medicare B premiums is included in some Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans. If you’re retired from the…