Opt out of FERS Annuity
Can I opt out of FERS? Q: Can I opt out or not contribute to the FERS-FRAE annuity system? I am a new employee and they are taking 4.4% of my paycheck for the annuity. I feel I can get... Read More →
CBO Annual Raise
How is Your Annual Federal Pay Raise Determined and What is it Likely to Be Next Year? The Obama administration has issued its budget for fiscal year 2017. It includes a 1.6% average pay raise for federal employees that would start in... Read More →
Annual Leave Cashing In
Cashing in on Annual Leave As a rule, if you retire before the end of a leave year, you’ll be given a lump-sum payment for all your accrued and unused annual leave. The calculation will be based on your hourly... Read More →