FedSmith.com - Current Events

5.7% for Retirees in 2009? It May Still Go Higher

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:57:29 CST

Here is a reality check for readers. Inflation is alive and well. Federal retirees are on track for an increase of 5.7% next year--with another three months to go before the final figure is known. Federal employees may get an average of 3.9%--or there may be a continuing resolution that would delay finalizing the budget until 2009.

Computing Your 2009 Pay Rate

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:38:19 CST

What will your paycheck look like in 2009? It looks like the 3.9% average pay raise for federal GS employees may eventually be approved. Here is a new table that will give you an idea of what your check might look like next year.

Power of Government, Gas and Speed Limits

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:47:58 CST

Should the federal government mandate a nationwide speed limit of 55 MPH in an effort to cut the consumption of gas? One Senator has raised the possibility of again limiting speed on the nation's highways to 55.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate Headed Up?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:57:20 CST

The Internal Revenue Service is raising the mileage reimbursement rate because of the increasing cost of filling up a car with gas. How will this decision impact federal employees?

Paid Parental Leave for Feds: Good Idea or Election Year Pandering?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:14:58 CST

A bill approving four weeks of paid parental leave (with more available with OPM approval) has been passed by the House. Is this expansion of federal employee benefits a good idea or just election year pandering by politicians? Vote in this survey and send in your opinion.