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[nasa1974]

And it continues..................



Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com


House Panel Approves Plan to Increase Feds’ Pension Contributions

Republican fiscal 2015 budget resolution would require feds to contribute up to 5.5 percentage points more to their retirement benefit. April 3 54 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

Some more interesting articles from Govexec.com

Here are a couple.


Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com


Defense One
Army, National Guard Fight Over Apache Helicopters

The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well ...

April 8 1 Comment


Republicans, White House Finally Agree on Something: Postal Reform

Hearing showcases progress on ever-elusive USPS overhaul, though many ...

April 8 Leave a comment


Defense One
New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight

A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app ...

April 8 Leave a comment

 

[nasa1974]

What the heck is going on with the market?????? I'm getting flashbacks to 2008. The theme song from the "Good the Bad and the Ugly" keeps popping into my head but there is no good, just bad and ugly.

 

[nasa1974]

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Mark your calendar. On April 15th, there will be a total eclipse of the Moon visible from Australia, New Zealand, and all of the Americas. The action begins on Tuesday at 2 AM Eastern time. Get the full story and a video from Science@NASA.

 

[nasa1974]

Just another slap in the face. Some great comments.



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House Votes to Increase Feds’ Pension Contributions

The Republican fiscal 2015 budget resolution includes several provisions affecting the government workforce. April 10 38 Comments


This was interesting, but it felt like something was left out.


Advice From a TSP Millionaire

Tips on how to get the most out of your savings.

April 10 10 Comments

 

[Birchtree]

What the heck is going on with the market?????? I'm getting flashbacks to 2008. The theme song from the "Good the Bad and the Ugly" keeps popping into my head but there is no good, just bad and ugly.

Wells Fargo just reported plenty of good. I think better earnings will propel this market higher through the summer. The Kress cycles will keep the Fed pumping.

 

[nasa1974]

Wells Fargo just reported plenty of good. I think better earnings will propel this market higher through the summer. The Kress cycles will keep the Fed pumping.

BT, Let's hope your right. But April is kicking my butt pretty hard.

They say stay away in May. Well I have attached the monthly returns for May over the last 18 years. Some really good years and some really bad years. I guess you will have to decide how you want to play. Good luck.


View attachment TSP May Returns.xls

 

[nasa1974]

Anybody stay up to watch the lunar eclipse? It was raining too hard here to see anything. Of course then it turned to snow.
Here is some information from SpaceWeather.com. Enjoy.


SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE:

FAST-GROWING SUNSPOT:

A NEW MOON NAMED 'PEGGY':

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Lawmaker Looks to Reform Agencies Without Hurting Their Employees

Maine Democrat advocates more fed-friendly plans to overhaul VA and USPS management.April 14

 

[maverick06]

woke up here, it was overcast. At the onset i could see it starting, through breaks in the clouds, but it was completely overcast before totality.

The lunar eclipses are nice, but after watching 2 total solar eclipses, its hard to compare....

 

[nasa1974]

Happy Easter

 

[nasa1974]

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A Lot of Americans Fear the Federal Government

More than 70 percent of voters say Uncle Sam is too big. April 21 35 Comments


Government Employees Cause Nearly 60% of Public Sector Cyber Incidents

Misfired emails and other errors account for most of the ... 7:27 AM ET


Here is a real good one.


No, the Postal Service Is Not 'Hoarding' Ammunition

USPS sets the record straight. April 21 5 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

Some interesting articles this morning. Here's just one of them..


Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com


Feds Won’t be Able To Escape Their TSP Debt, Even By Leaving Government

The agency that runs the retirement plan will be able to garnish up to 15 percent of former feds’ private sector wages to collect debt. April 23 14 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

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TSP Told to Tighten Security at Data Centers

Board overseeing federal retirement assets says it has bolstered safeguards. April 28


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[nasa1974]

The "S" Fund kicked my butt in April. At least I'm back to even for the year. Not sure what I will do for May. :embarrest: Congrats to those that finished on the positive side for April.

 

[nasa1974]

Some interesting articles. The comments always surprise me.


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[nasa1974]

The FRTIB finally posted the March meeting minutes. Here are the links.


http://www.frtib.gov/Home.html

Link to meeting minutes:
http://www.frtib.gov/pdf/minutes/2014Mar.pdf

 

[nasa1974]

Missed this news announcement earlier last month.




TSP Safe from “Heartbleed” Bug — (April 10, 2014) We have reviewed our systems. TSP.gov is not affected by the Heartbleed vulnerability.

 

[nasa1974]

Some nice headlines this morning.


Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com


Fewer Senior Executives Are Getting Bonuses, And They’re Not Happy About It

Lack of performance awards is hurting morale and some are considering demotions or leaving government, study finds. May1 5 Comments


TSP Inches Forward in April

All but the S Fund, which dropped 2.47 percent, saw positive returns last month. May 1



D.C. ‘Insiders’ Are Wrong, NATO Could Beat Russia

Don’t believe the hype. Russia’s military is a shadow of its Cold War self, but Washington ...May 1 2 Comments



Only Some New Hires Are Contributing the Full Amount to Their Pensions

Most federal employees will owe higher pension contributions ...May 1



This Is Who Actually Enrolled in Obamacare

About 28 percent of enrollees were in the vital 18-to-34-year-old range. May 1 4 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

This is a must read.


Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Feds: You Need to Fix Your TSP Passwords This Weekend

The federal retirement program website is changing its policy to stop giving identity ...

May 7 1 Comment

I checked both my TSP account and the FRTIB website for information and there is nothing. So much for keeping the members up to date. These FRTIB folks are clueless and have no idea what we need or want. Stay alert.