Thousands of federal workers in the Bay Area area are going without pay amid the government shutdown. If you're one of them, ...

Since the late 1980s, federal retirement has consisted of three basic components. Feds who qualify for full retirement can expect their pension, known as their annuity or Basic Benefit, calculated by ...

As the shutdown drags on, some Congress members are looking at alternatives for securing pay and benefits for federal employees affected by the funding lapse.

Legislation is before the Senate that would permit federal contractors and their employees to withdraw funds from a qualified retirement account without penalty during a government shutdown, as long ...

One of the biggest advantages of a federal career is access to powerful retirement benefits. But many employees don’t realize the hidden strategies within the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal ...

Despite a slowing rate of return, last month still marked the third consecutive month in which all portfolios in the Thrift Savings Plan all increased in value.

Generally, all employees furloughed during a government shutdown are paid at the conclusion of the shutdown. In a letter last ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – On day three of the government shutdown, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) helped introduce a bill on Friday to support federal workers experiencing financial hardship while Congress is ...