Is it finally time to get rid of the linoleum in your kitchen and replace it with something a little more contemporary? Did your child break (another) bone and medical bills are stressing you out? Is your car making a worrisome sound or smell? Enter an installment loan. What is an installment loan? Installment loans are […]
It is extremely difficult to feel financially secure if the money isn’t in your account when you need it to be, and it can be equally as difficult to make a decision when you don’t know all the facts. If you’re in a position where you’d like to experience a bit of financial freedom, you […]
Photo by Visual Stories || Micheile on Unsplash From dazzling décor to amazing food, and unforgettable gifts, to taking a trip out of town to visit family and friends, one thing is for certain; holiday expenses add up very quickly. No matter how or where you choose to celebrate, the most beautiful time of the […]
Emergencies usually come with expenses that tend to leave many of us in a financial panic. If your “rainy day fund” is non-existent or nearing an end, you might want to consider taking out a personal loan to cover those unwanted and unexpected expenses. Not only are personal loans a great alternative to charging unforeseen […]
You’re hardworking and eager to move forward on your goals. If you’re looking to complete or advance your education while working, USPS and Rasmussen University have teamed up to help make that goal easier. Saving up to 20% on your tuition1 is a great start, but that’s not all Rasmussen University can provide. At Rasmussen […]
Did you know that a small investment can have a HUGE impact on your mental health, in a good way? Over the past year, the pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on all of our lives but, with decreasing mandates across the US, now is the perfect time to regain control and do something that […]
PERSONAL LOANS 101 by Grace Neville Know what you are doing before you sign on the dotted line! Always keep three (3) important numbers in mind: The Principal – the amount you borrow The Term – the amount of time you have to repay the loan The APR – the “annual percentage rate”, or the […]
Postal employees in need of financial assistance can apply for cash loans from the following companies. Loans can be used for emergencies, debt consolidation, home improvement, travel and other situations. Cash Advance CashAdvance.com – Get up to $1000 in Your Bank Account Use Cash Advance when you need money quickly for an emergency or unexpected […]
The following information is provided by Harris Federal Law Firm Image: Brad Harris, Attorney at Law (right) and Bo Harris, Federal Claims Representative (left) Federal Disability Retirement VS. Social Security Disability By Harris Federal Law Firm, December 22, 2010 Social Security Disability? Federal Disability Retirement? What’s the difference? These two benefits can be easily confused […]
– FEGLI Website – FEGLI Program Handbook (PDF) – Life Insurance Worksheet (PDF) FEGLI (Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance) offers Basic life insurance and three types of Optional life insurance at attractive group rates. Newly eligible employees may obtain coverage without having a physical or furnishing proof of insurability. Most employees are eligible to continue […]
Information About Mail Services, Postal Rates, Postage, More… FEATURED ARTICLES USPS Ground Advantage Richard P. Weiss On July 9, 2023, the Postal Service implemented USPS Ground Advantage, which combines USPS Parcel Select Ground® service, USPS First-Class Package Service®, and USPS Retail Ground® service into the new USPS Ground Advantage® service. Business customers can utilize USPS […]
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sources: NALC: When an Active Letter Carrier Dies, and various government agencies. When an Active Postal Employee Dies Notify employee’s immediate supervisor, postmaster or manager. Give time and location of memorial services. Fill out forms (obtain from USPS personnel section); application for death benefits under the retirement system; […]
Q: I served in the military and now work at the Postal Service. I heard that I can “buy back my military time” and have it counted towards my postal retirement. How can I do that, and should I do that? A: In accordance with Public Law 97-253, employees covered under the Federal Employee’s Retirement […]
A summary of benefits provided to employees of the U.S. Postal Service. Annual Leave Annual Leave is provided to employees for paid time off from regularly scheduled work hours. The charts below show how much annual leave is accrued for full-time and part-time employees. Annual leave for full-time employees is credited at the beginning of […]
Go to Mutual Transfer Listings U.S. Postal Service employees can exchange jobs with other postal employees, as long as certain conditions are met. ELM 351.6 states: ELM 351.6: General Policy Career employees may exchange positions (subject, when necessary, to the provisions of the appropriate collective-bargaining agreement) if the exchange of positions is approved by the […]
