TSP No Longer Low Expense Leader
The TSP is starting to get competition on fees from other investment firms.
View ArticleNARFE Elects a New National President
NARFE recently elected a new national president. These are some of the issues on which he campaigned and wants to focus.
View ArticleInternet Access Rates Remain Uneven in the U.S.
Recent Census Bureau data show adoption rates of broadband internet throughout the country. This has led to more government services moving online.
View ArticleThe Problem with the Current Government Shutdown
The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.
View ArticleThe Shutdown and the Economy
The partial government shutdown took a toll on workers, but what effect did have on the national economy?
View ArticleA Government Shutdown Could Happen Again
Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.
View ArticleLabor Department Starting Federal Contractor Self-Audit Program
Under a new Labor Department program, some contractors will be able to self-audit their workplace anti-discrimination rules.
View ArticleIs a C Fund ESG in TSP’s Future?
Could more environmental and socially responsible investments be coming to the TSP? The author describes how this might work.
View ArticleDiversification Can Be Difficult For TSP Participants
The author describes pros and cons for adding more diversification options to the TSP.
View ArticleIs There a Bubble Brewing in the TSP?
There is talk about a possible bubble in index funds which could impact TSP investors. The author explains the concerns of one expert making this argument.
View ArticleFederal Employee Suicides Reach a New Record
New BLS data show that federal employee suicides have reached a new high.
View ArticleIs it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?
Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.
View ArticleCounting on the G Fund
In times of market turmoil, investors often gravitate towards more stable investments. The author explains some of the attributes of the popular G Fund.
View ArticleHow Storms in the Gulf Can Affect Your COLA
How can tropical weather affect the COLA for federal retirees? The author explains the impact two Gulf storms could have.
View ArticlePresidential Candidate Joe Biden Outlines Positions on Federal Employees’ Pay...
NARFE has provided responses from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to questions about federal employees' pay and benefits.
View Article2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Increase as Federal Benefits Open Season Begins
How much will Medicare Part B premiums increase in 2021?
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