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Public Service Recognition Week runs from May 3 through May 9 this year. It’s a designated time to acknowledge the work performed by those in government,...
Members of the federal workforce will likely be happy to see 2025 in the rearview. The turbulent year brought unprecedented uncertainty marked by sweeping policy changes,...
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week with no resolution in sight, hundreds of thousands of government employees are bracing for missed paychecks...
Health and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized part of its planned layoffs, following a Supreme...
TSP funds posted strong gains in June 2025, reflecting a robust market recovery. Here’s a breakdown of how the core and lifecycle funds performed. One Big...
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) has undergone several amendments, particularly in the Senate, affecting the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) contribution rates and...
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has progressed to the House floor for a vote following a narrow approval by the House Budget Committee during...
A budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will reduce federal employees’ benefits. The resolution requires...
On February 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to implement the Department of Government Efficiency’s workforce optimization initiative. As a result, agency...
A federal judge on Monday extended his injunction preventing the Trump administration from implementing its contentious “deferred resignations” program, just hours before the new deadline for...
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Public Service Recognition Week runs from May 3 through May 9 this year. It’s a designated time to acknowledge the...
At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I retire, and how much...
For federal employees preparing to leave government service, few numbers carry more weight than the FERS Minimum Retirement Age. It...
If you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is primarily driven by two things: your years of creditable service and...
Markets gave back some of their early 2026 gains in March. Rising global tensions pushed investors toward caution, sending most...
For most federal retirees, the real question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better on paper—it’s which one...
Most federal employees know they have a pension. Fewer understand that there are multiple distinct pathways to retirement under FERS,...
If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan, you have access to a Health Savings Account. Most people...
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the largest group life insurance program in the...
TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large...