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Government Shutdowns: What You Need to Know
At issue in Washington is a disagreement between House conservatives and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who reached a spending deal with President Joe Biden earlier this
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The Impact of Government Shutdowns on Social Security and Veterans Benefits
At issue in Washington is a disagreement between House conservatives and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who reached a spending deal with President Joe Biden earlier this
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FEGLI vs Private Insurance – Which Should You Choose?
Most Federal employees should choose private insurance over Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Private insurance offers a much larger death benefit amount at a
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Student Loan Forgiveness Update: The Latest Insights on IDR Account Adjustment
The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a much-anticipated update on the Biden administration’s key initiative aimed at jump-starting student loan forgiveness for millions of
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Estimated 2024 COLA to be Under 3%
The latest July 2023 CPI-W numbers are in. What is the impact on the 2024 COLA? Estimates are showing that the 2024 COLA may be
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5.2% Federal Employee Pay Raise in 2024
Biden has announced that he plans to increase the pay raise to 5.2% for 2024. The 5.2% raise would be the highest salary increase since