Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.By Jon Simkins6 months ago
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it to celebrate the cessation of hostilities during World War I.By Federal Times staff18 months ago
Feds contribute over $2 million on Giving TuesdayThe Combined Federal Campaign celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and over $8.5 billion raised for charitable organizations.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
Federal health insurance costs get a slight increase for 2022Health insurance costs are likely to take up a slightly larger portion of feds' paychecks in 2022.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Interior secretary named 2021 federal charity chairInterior Secretary Deb Haaland will chair the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign as it marks its 60th anniversary facilitating workplace giving.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
3 ways federal financial needs are uniqueThe value of federal benefits hinges on understanding them and making the most of them within your overall financial plan.By Greg Klinger, Government Employees' Benefit Association3 years ago
Debate over paid family leave falls along stark party linesProposed legislation would expand paid leave for federal employees to include caring for themselves or loved ones during medical emergencies.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Feds get special enrollment for health care flexible spendingFederal employees can take advantage of the flexible spending account special enrollment period through the month of June.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxesA shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Feds could add 50,000 new workers under Biden’s 2022 budget The federal workforce is expected to get 2.3 percent bigger over the course of next year.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Life insurance: why many female feds probably don’t have enoughThere are a number of reasons why having adequate coverage may be especially crucial for female members of the federal workforce.By Shelly Giuliano, Government Employees' Benefit Association3 years ago