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COLA for FECA at 3.3% for 2024 & More Federal News

01/22/2024
A round-up of news from around the federal government: COLA for FECA recipients. And NASA project with private space company burned up in the atmosphere. Also – federal judge says postal worker can carry firearm in federal building. Away from ... Read More

DOJ Return-to-Office Mandate Effective in January + Other News

12/21/2023
Federal news round-up: Artemis Mission 3 likely delayed, says GAO. Over 400k feds will be required to work in the office, at least partially, next year. White House injects funds into stalled high-speed rail projects in California. In this week’s ... Read More

Federal Government Shutdown Just Days Away

11/13/2023
•Friday November 17th is the next deadline for Congress to prevent a government closure. •New Speaker of the House is facing same struggles as his predecessor. •Federal government employees face furloughs for first time since the 2018-2019 shutdown Covering government ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Long Term TSP Choices

10/03/2023
TSP – should you stay or go? Dan has reviewed 7 reasons why you should stay, now he goes over why you should go. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 16): Long Term TSP Choices Did you know the TSP expense ratios ... Read More

The Fed15 Podcast: Shutdowns and UFOs

09/26/2023
Dan’s heated about shutdowns and the impact it could have on Feds. Will the End Shutdowns Act change that? Plus, a look at TSP performance and 2024 HSA Contribution limits. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 15): Shutdowns and UFOs Shutdowns make ... Read More

Federal Firefighters Face Pay Cliff, and Other News

09/21/2023
Recent news from around the federal landscape: Senator accuses feds of fraud, firefighters threaten to quit over ‘pay cliff,’ and CISA approves recommendations for National Cyber Alert System. In this week’s roundup of news from around the government, we’re going ... Read More

Bill to End Shutdowns, USPS Payroll Error, and Reporting UFOs

09/13/2023
Recent news around the federal government. The latest on a potential government shutdown, 45,000 USPS employees hit by payroll mistake, and what to do if you’ve seen a UFO. In this week’s wrap-up of news from around the federal government, ... Read More

USDA Restoration Grants, FDA Rule Finalization, and More

09/08/2023
Recent news from around the federal government: USDA invests in western forests, FDA said to be dragging feet on methanol cigarettes, and more federal workforce telework drama from DC. Here’s another roundup of the week’s news pertaining to the US ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: Recent Changes to TSP Rules Resulting from SECURE Act 2.0

08/31/2023
The SECURE Act 2.0 made changes to catch-up contribution for the TSP and also early withdrawal rules for public safety workers. UPCOMING TSP WEBINAR FedLife Podcast (ep. 102): Recent Changes to TSP Rules Resulting from SECURE Act 2.0 TSP changes ... Read More

2024 COLA & TSP Projections, plus 2210 IT Pros at NSA Get Significant Raise

08/29/2023
Pay raise at the NSA, plus estimates for next year’s COLA and TSP Contributions. In a weekly roundup of news from around the federal workforce, we’re looking at recent events concerning to employee benefits. For current employees, estimates have been ... Read More