New Lesson: How diversification really works

Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation eases

The cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more

Landlords’ rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be “a bit of the dark side of capitalism.”
Shadowy snitch takes starring role in bribery trial of DEA agents

The case threatens to expose the seamy underbelly of the nation’s premier narcotics law enforcement agency.
Can I use accrued sick leave to increase my FERS annuity?

FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).