Entries by FedSavvy

Paid Parental Leave, Coming to America?

On Sept 15, 2015, Democrats of the Senate proposed a bill that would give federal workers up to 6 weeks paid leave in order to either give birth to a child or go through the process of adopting a child. Senator Brian Schatz and Senator Barbara Mikulski are heading the bill that is ultimately a […]

TSP G-Fund – Interest Rates Could be Cut

This fall, Congress is having a fierce debate on our national budget. Many areas could gain or lose funding, and one of those that could lose money, is the TSP G-Fund. The G-Fund is a safe and reliable investment option available to federal employees. The principal and interest is guaranteed by the Federal Government. The […]

Social Security – 80 Years Old and It Shows

Cut benefits, increase taxes, or both? This is not the ideal 80th birthday present for Social Security but at this point it could be very likely. For much of its existence, Social Security has collected more than it has paid out, resulting in a large surplus of funds, which is currently valued at $2.8 trillion. […]

Budgeting Tools, Tips and Credit Scores

Join us on Tuesday, July 21st at 1:00 PM EST Budgeting doesn’t have to be a nightmare. One of the most important requirements is to have a plan. Learn how to create a simple easy to follow budgeting system that can be done online or on paper.

Same-Sex Marriage Financial Impact

Same Sex Marriage Ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court – Decided – June 26, 2015 Key Points of the Ruling: 1 – Same-sex marriage is a right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment 2 – States must license and recognize same-sex marriage 3 – States must recognize out-of-state same sex marriages Impact No more conflict between […]