Is it Time To Get Rid of OPM? 

Is it Time To Get Rid of OPM? 

COMMENTARY | One former House human resources official says it is.

On Feb. 6, in a stunning case of what Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once so eloquently referred to as “déjà vu all over again,” the Government Accountability Office released a report blasting the Office of Personnel Management — the U.S. government’s in-house human resources office, responsible for recruiting, benefits, payroll, and the overall management of the federal workforce — for its failure to address ongoing severe data management and security flaws, which continue to jeopardize both the personal data of federal employees in addition to the personal data of anyone who applies for a federal job using the USA Staffing/USA Jobs portal. Click HERE to read more.

Did You Know This About The TSP?

Did You Know This About The TSP?

Learn a little more about the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan.

The Thrift Savings Plan is the cornerstone of the Federal Employees Retirement System created in 1986. By understanding the key elements of the program, federal employees and uniformed service members can create a retirement plan that may be achieved sooner and be more comfortable thanks to the efforts made by the TSP to encourage new hires to take advantage of the retirement savings program starting on day one, by keeping all participants informed on ways to manage their TSP and making the most of changes that allow greater choice and options.   Click HERE to read more.

 

Conversation With an Estate Planning Attorney

Conversation With an Estate Planning Attorney

 What Issues Do Families Face When a Loved Ones Passes Away?

It’s often brought up that the disbursement is unfair. Discrepancies from the past start to come into play that the estate planner was completely unaware existed. Without the head of the family around to quell these issues, families argue over the division of the estate.

 Can We Change The Estate Plan to Cover These Expenses?

No, not while waiting for a death certificate. Nothing can be changed until the new ownership has transferred. Until then, it’s up to the family to figure out a way to manage the expenses during those first 30…45…60 days–the vacuum period. However, a Beneficiary Liquidity Plan® can be put into place before, to ensure money is available to the family during the vacuum period.

Talking About Sex Won’t Get You Pregnant… 

Talking about dying won’t make you die.No one wants to talk about the end of their life. But prepared or not, it is still going to happen. And there will always be a cost associated with it whether it’s the simplest of cremations or the most traditional of funerals.

Having a Beneficiary Liquidity Plan® will give families peace of mind from the financial stress so they can focus on the hundreds of decisions that will need to be made.

Don’t take it from me.  We interviewed a 3rd generation estate planning attorney whose family has over 100 years of experience. In episode five, we talk about the realities of the death process and how to prevent family fractures. Follow link for informative video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJZCQX0x1MA

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Potential Shutdown Would Cause Varying Impacts on Pay

Potential Shutdown Would Cause Varying Impacts on Pay

Source: Fedweek

Both employees who would be furloughed and those who would work without pay are guaranteed to be paid eventually.

If there is a two-phase partial government shutdown beginning as soon as Saturday (March 2), it would cause a variety of impacts on federal employee pay beyond the usual differences between paid vs. unpaid status during agency funding lapses. Click HERE to read more.

Thrift Savings Plan Guide: What You Need to Know

Thrift Savings Plan Guide: What You Need to Know

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees and uniformed service members, oversees an impressive $845 billion in assets, making it the nation’s largest defined contribution plan. With 7 million participants, its scale and the active engagement of its members—who significantly contribute to receiving full matching funds—highlight its critical role in ensuring financial security. Click HERE to learn more.