Appeals Court Clears Path for CFPB Layoffs
In a significant ruling on August 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit lifted a lower court’s injunction, allowing...
The TSP G Fund: Understanding The Pros & Cons
As you know, only federal workers and retirees can invest in the G Fund by participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). And, when the...
Do Singles Need To Save More For Retirement?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Singles need to save more for retirement because income taxes and Social Security are structured to favor...
The Social Security Act Turns 90
Social Security, officially the Social Security Act, was signed into law on August 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, marking its 90th anniversary in 2025. Below is a concise history of its development, key milestones, and evolution. Origins and Creation (1930s) The Great Depression (1929–1939) devastated the U.S. economy,...
A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited agency-specific pensions, often tied to military or postal service. Many workers, especially in lower ranks, faced financial insecurity upon retirement or disability. The lack of a standardized system...
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VA Cuts Ties with Unions, Sparking Uproar
On August 6, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ended collective bargaining agreements with unions representing 377,000...
Retirement Applications Slow in July
OPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as July saw 8,295 employees file for retirement. While this number...
Appeals Courts Uphold Executive Order Curbing Federal Unions
Federal unions suffered a major setback this summer as two appeals courts cleared the way for the Trump administration’s executive order...
TSP July Returns
In July 2025, the TSP reported varied performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1%...
Creating a Smart Withdrawal Plan for Retirement
How you choose to draw down your retirement accounts can shape your tax bill, the lifespan of your savings, and your ability to meet...
How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,...
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