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Pursuing passions and purpose outside of military life
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, Army spouse Sergio Rosario Diaz, founder of Soy Súper Papá, shares tips for building a community.
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Career
Federal agencies urged to review employee union bargaining eligibility
More than half of the 2.1 million strong federal workforce is represented by a union.
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Does the FERS special retirement supplement ever increase?
The special retirement supplement is paid in addition to gross monthly Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuity benefits.
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Is 2023 the year you become a government contractor?
The federal government spent around $637 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2022, including those covering professional support services.
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How is military leave for funeral honors determined?
Each agency is responsible for administering the use of military leave for funeral honor duty for its employees.
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Will delaying my pension increase my FERS monthly benefit?
FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan.
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General Services Administration unveils new federal co-working space
Co-working spaces have taken the post-pandemic work world by storm, and the federal government caught on.
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How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories
The conspiracies about aliens out of Area 51 began more than 75 years ago.
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How will a transfer to non-6(c) position affect my retirement?
The 6(c) provision refers to a section of federal law governing first responders who get an annuity after serving 20 years and reaching the age of 50.
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A decade later, victory for foreign service workers with disabilities
A years-long battle to change medical clearances at the Foreign Service results in a win for more inclusive policy.
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Should I hold off retirement to ensure FERS bonus?
The law and regulations say that your FERS annuity would be increased to 1.1 percent if you are at least age 62 and have at least 20 years of service.
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House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program
A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.
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Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum
A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.
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Dear newbie: Federal leaders share advice for incoming appointees
Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.
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Why a ban on abortion is always included in annual funding bills
In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.
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On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know
Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.
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What’s the best day of the year to retire?
Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods
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How a Republican-run House could affect federal teleworking
Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.
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