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Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year

An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.

Federal watchdog investigates Secret Service handling at Trump rally

President Joe Biden already had directed an independent review of the security at the rally.

Ask Kevin: What’s the legal basis for the Part B late enrollment fee?

A reader asks if the enrollment penalty is statutory.

Ask Reg: Can I negotiate my federal salary offer?

Departments and agencies vary in the latitude they give their supervisors and managers to vary the step they offer to a prospective employee.

Ask Kevin: Why am I paying IRMAA on top of my Medicare Part B premium?

A reader asks why they are subject to a Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount

Ask Reg: How long does it take to be vested for federal pension?

A reader asks if their military service counts toward their retirement eligibility.

Ask Kevin: Which FEHB national plans offer Medicare Advantage plans?

Here's what retirees can do to learn more about Medicare Advantage plans offered by FEHB plans.

Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement

A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time acquired while in the armed forces.

Opinion

Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness

Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.

Defense Health Agency nurses face recruiting freeze, threats to pay

The agency has held town halls informing employees that it’s suspending a regrade of existing GS-13 nursing positions.