People
An about-face on disability
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued final regulations that change previously issued guidance regarding people with disabilities.
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Hit the jackpot with compounding
FCW's Friday Financials column looks at the simple but effective power of compounding your savings over time
People
A waste of Thrift Savings
It's no surprise that the launch of two new Thrift Savings Plan investment funds has been postponed for a second time. But there's also something disturbing about it.
Digital Government
Consider tax implications of gifts
Milt Zall, Bureaucratus columnist and registered investment adviser, offers taxsmart ways to make financial gifts to children.
People
The medical savings saga
Legislation in Congress would incorporate the concept of medical savings accounts into the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. The jury is still out as to whether this would be a positive development for feds.
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Educate yourself about student loans
In FCW's Friday Financials column, a financial planner explores the advantages and pitfalls of consolidating student loans
People
Choosing wisely
A recent experience at the doctors office makes me wonder whats become of my health plan.
People
Expert advice on Net stocks, estate planning
Agency is searching for software that will scan all complaints and enable authorized users to access them
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Free advice on debt
FCW's Friday Financials column offers guidance on determining your financial troubles and finding ways to get out and stay out of debt
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Investing for retirement requires vigilance
FCW's Friday Financials column urges you not to put your retirement investments on automatic pilot
People
Retirement planning made simple
Retirement planning can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be. If you properly address the four following questions, you will have the essentials of your plan.
People
Prescription pains
If you're like me and are enrolled in the service benefit plan run by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, keep a close watch on your prescriptions.
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Are stock indexes a good barometer?
FCW's Friday Financials column takes a look at how well various stock indexes reflect how well the market is doing
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When to buy, sell or hold
Buy and hold. That's the advice investment professionals offer long-term investors. And it makes a lot of sense if your investments continue to perform as expected. But what if they don't?
People
To feds' good health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is asking for funding to beef up efforts to ensure the safety and health of federal workers.
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Know the rules about IRA withdrawals
FCW's Friday Financials column spells out ways to avoid penalty for early withdrawal of individual retirement account funds
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Thrift Savings Plan: Can you take it with you?
In FCW's Friday Financials column, Milt Zall presents some important facts that you should know about your Thrift Savings Plan account.
People
Fed-friendly regs
The Office of Personnel Management wants to give feds a break. OPM in February issued proposed regulations that would permit fulltime federal employees to use up to 12 administrative work weeks of sick leave each year to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
People
Bad career moves
Lying on a federal job application can ruin your federal career, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently decided.
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Vacation homes can offer a break from taxes
If you're thinking about using your vacation home this summer, make sure you consider maximizing any tax breaks available to you before you plan your trip.
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