Miscellaneous

Help for Furloughed Feds and How You Can Get Involved

An Interview with Robyn Kehoe, Director of Field Operations Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) As a result of widespread furloughs in the federal government, you or someone you know may be facing a financial rough patch right now. That’s why the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) was created – to helpRead… Read more »

What We Lost in the Fire, We Gain in the Flood

Originally posted on CPSRenewal.ca. Several observers of Canadian civil society have painted a portrait of increasing centralization of power, over at least the last half-decade. And perhaps it is a failure of imagination or thoroughness on my part, but I haven’t found anyone aiming to dispel that notion. I’m writing on the premise that itRead… Read more »

Tip from a yogi: posture and mindfulness

When working at a computer, many people tend to let the shoulders roll forward and the belly sink in. Maintaining this posture for eight or more hours a day can create a lot of bad muscle memory and achey muscles and joints. One of my favorite techniques is simply to check in and see whatRead… Read more »

FERS Annuity Supplement Eligibility and Earnings Limitations + Annuity Projection Update

Many FERS annuitants that retire before age 62 are eligible for an annuity supplement that will end when they reach age 62. You may be eligible for a Special Retirement Supplement if you retire: After the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of service; At age 60 with 20 years of service; or UponRead… Read more »