5 Traps (plus a bonus one) that can affect your retirement package from the Federal Government
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Congress Report: 2021 Federal Pay Raise & Proposed Budget
The Trump Administration released its proposed 2021 Federal Budget while Representatives in Congress introduced a bill that would give Federal Employees a 3.5% raise for 2021-
House Votes on Protecting Federal Annuitants
House to vote on HR-5214, which creates harsher penalties for Representative Payees to protect Federal annuitants who do not have the capacity to protect themselves
2020 Premium Pay Caps Average $168.3 Thousand
Federal Employees in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area have a 2020 Premium Pay Cap of $170,277.20, almost $2000 More than the Average
GSA: Gas Mileage Reimbursement Rates Decreased for 2020
For employees who use their privately owned vehicle for Government business, Reimbursement Rates for Gas Mileage Dropped
Happy New Year! A Federal Employee’s Quick Guide for 2020
Federal Employees, start the year out right! 2020 COLA, Raise, and TSP Contribution information.
New TSP Contribution Limits for 2020
For 2020, TSP Contribution Limits Increase to $19,500 and $6500 (catch-up amount)- Both up $500 from Last Year’s Limit
FEHB Open Season is Over- Are you Covered for 2020?
FEHB, FEDVIP, see average premium increases of 4.4%, 1.5%, & 5.6% for 2020
Congress Agrees: Family Leave for Federal Employees
Congress has approved Paid Family Leave for Federal Employees
Lump Sums: Annual Leave at the End of the Year
240 hours of annual leave are carried over at the end of each year, a lump sum is paid out at retirement