Can Women Crack the Federal Glass Ceiling?
The glass ceiling remains impenetrable for the majority of women in the Federal service. The SES continues to be dominated by men.
The glass ceiling remains impenetrable for the majority of women in the Federal service. The SES continues to be dominated by men.
Instead of worrying about what to do with the accumulated wealth into old age, take care of that now so that you can see your loved ones enjoying the fruits of your labor.
A few days ago I had the honor to witness the unfolding of a history-making event in Arlington (TX), and that event got me thinking. On Monday 30th, 2015 the Arlington Independent School District (AISD hereafter) board met at the Fielder’s Baptist Church to name four schools after six honorable people, among them former State RepresentativeRead… Read more »
A FERS employee asked me whether or not they should buy an annuity as they reach their FERS retirement age?
Do you really want to learn something quickly? Try teaching it to someone else. Consulting work often puts you in the position of augmenting the expertise you may have in a one particular area with deep knowledge of a subject matter you may be relatively new to working in. Our team is often in theRead… Read more »
There are a few outside companies that specialize in helping Federal employees with their TSP funds after retirement or once an employee has reached 59 1/2. Two of those companies that you may want to consider can be found at TSP-70.com and TSP-withdrawal.com.
A challenge has been issued to Americans, and it’s one you’re going to want to accept. The challenge has been made by Jason Goldman, who is getting started as new Chief Digital Officer at the White House on April 6. Jason comes from the tech sector trenches at companies including Twitter and Google, and is one of many prominent tech folks who haveRead… Read more »
Briefly – how often do we stop and thank the people who have helped us? I thought about this the other day. Actually I thought about it when I stopped to make a blessing. Jewish law says that you’re not supposed to do other things while you’re also praising G-d. And I realized how manyRead… Read more »
My name is Lauree, and I’m an introvert. If you are one too, it can feel like an apology, as if we have to be different in order to be effective. It’s not true. Even at work, even with your boss, and even if you’re asked to speak in front of a group and youRead… Read more »
I’ve been following Laura Vanderkam’s work ever since I read her book 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, which introduced me to the idea that my time was a resource, like money, and I could choose how I spent it. She writes mainly about time and productivity, but with a gorgeous commandRead… Read more »