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The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in standardized assumptions....
Understanding how annual leave is earned and what can be carried over each year is key to making the most of your federal benefits. Annual leave...
Open Season began Monday, November 10, and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and compare...
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations must halt operations. This triggers what’s known as a “shutdown...
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into retirement, your spouse and eligible...
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you separate from federal...
Federal employees enjoy access to a range of insurance benefits. Many of these benefits can continue into retirement if specific conditions are met. Below is an...
In late 2022, the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) stopped accepting new enrollment applications and announced the suspension would continue for the next 24 months....
The Postal Service Reform Act, which was signed into law on April 6, 2022, mandated that OPM set up a health insurance program specifically for USPS...
When you enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) through FEHB, you unlock a valuable resource to help manage...
Starting today, TSP participants can take advantage of the TSP Roth Conversion feature, allowing them to convert their traditional TSP...
One of the most important retirement decisions you’ll make is when to claim Social Security. You can start as early...
For the second year in a row, all TSP funds ended the year in positive territory. Federal employees heavily invested...
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented...
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM...
Over the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan. With...
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but...
A late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025, underscoring how strategic fund...
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement is a powerful benefit that bridges the gap until you’re eligible to file for Social...
Understanding how annual leave is earned and what can be carried over each year is key to making the most...