Who Is Watching the Market?
Getting prepared financially is a big piece of the puzzle, but we do know that financial preparation hinges upon the ability to accept the emotional and psychological paradigm that comes with making such a transition.
GSA Is Being Sued
American Federation for the Blind is suing the GSA because they contend that blind vendors have no way of working successfully inside of the GSA ‘SAM’ system
NEWSLETTER WEEKLY – WHY THE NUMBER 5 IS KING
Information sharing just never ends. The importance of sharing information and knowledge can never be overemphasized. Just when I thought I knew the importance of my numbers, I find there is yet something new to learn. Recently, I reconnected with a dear friend from my undergraduate days. We had seen each other through marriage and starting […]
Unused Sick Leave, What You Need to Know
It is not uncommon for a federal employee to accumulate a sizeable amount of unused sick leave over their career. As sick leave can only be used for.
Can I Name Any Beneficiary To My TSP
You may name anyone you choose, it does not have to be a spouse. The TSP also allows for the naming of contingent beneficiaries.
Time to Gear up for the 2014 Open Season
Even if you make no changes, use the open season schedule as a time to just check on things. Do I have everything in place just the way I want?
Phased Retirement Questions – Who is Responsible?

The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with handling all human resource and human capital issues for the United States Government, all other matters fall within the respective agencies.
FERS and CSRS – Phased Retirement

The Federal Government realized that the passing on of institutional knowledge is a huge, irreplaceable component of any sound succession management plan.
Explanation of Phased Retirement
Phased Retirement is a human resources tool that allows employees to continue working on a part-time basis while receiving a part-time retirement annuity.
The Phased Retirement Annuity
Employees participating in the phased retirement program will have a larger federal annuity than had they retired prior to transitioning into the phased retirement program