Month: September 2024
Staying Prepared: A Federal Employee’s Guide to Weathering Government Shutdowns
As a federal employee, the threat of a government shutdown is a recurring challenge that...
Your Vulnerability to Scams Increases When You’re Desperate
In times of crisis or desperation, we often become more susceptible to scams and fraudulent...
Federal vs Private Sector: Compensation Trends and Job Realities
A recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report comparing federal and private sector employee compensation in...
Retiring Overseas
Retiring overseas has become an increasingly popular option for those seeking adventure, affordability, and a...
Hidden Costs of Retirement Relocation
Tired of seeing endless articles about the "10 Best Places to Retire" or "Cheapest Cities...
FERS Options for Deferred or Postponed Retirement
While "deferred" and "postponed" are often used interchangeably to mean delaying an action, they have...
The Devil You Know: When Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home
We've all heard the horror stories of elderly individuals falling prey to elaborate phone scams...
Why You Need a Personal Advocate
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your life took a sudden turn for...
