Federal Workforce 2025: The Year in Review
Federal Workers Face Mounting Strain as Shutdown Drags On
Federal Layoffs Continue
TSP Bounces Back and OBBBA Passed
Senate Amendments Impact FERS and Save the Annuity Supplement
Key Factors to Weigh Before Claiming Social Security
Severance Pay for Federal Employees
VSIP, VERA, and RIF
Discontinued Service Retirement Following Involuntary Separation
FERS Options for Separating Employees
Federal Retirement Benefits: Calculation and Common Estimate Mistakes
Surge of Retirement Applications Adds to Backlog
FERS Supplement vs 10% Annuity Bonus for Federal Employees
Processing Time For Federal Retirement Applications Rises
VERA vs. Normal FERS Retirement: Pros and Cons
FEGLI: Understanding What You’re Paying For
Understanding Work Week and Sick Leave Calculations
Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums
How a Government Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits
TSP Performance in February 2026: International Surge Leads the Way
How Federal Employees Can Use the TSP G Fund Wisely
How Federal Employees Can Access TSP Funds Early Without Penalties
TSP Off to a Strong Start
TSP Roth Conversion Starts Today
When does the journey towards retirement truly commence? The IRS’s provision for Catch-Up Contributions to your TSP at age 50 marks a pivotal milestone in your...
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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...
The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For...
For many federal employees, retirement does not line up neatly with age 59½. Leaving service earlier can raise an important...
Federal Retirement planning can feel like navigating a maze. Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), annuity, Social Security, and other benefits...
All Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds posted positive returns in January 2026, giving federal employees a strong start to the...
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...