TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and Cons
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment...
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you...
Should You Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?
Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were still little. However,...
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 long-term financial goals. Having a clear withdrawal plan is just as important as saving for retirement in the first place. Taxable Brokerage and Savings Accounts Tapping into taxable accounts first is...
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, emphasizing skills, merit, and constitutional commitment while targeting hiring timelines under 80 days. These changes, implemented by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in late May, mark a departure...
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Trump Administration Defies Court Order on Federal RIF Plans
In an ongoing legal battle over federal workforce restructuring, the Trump administration has refused to comply with a court order to...
Senate Passes Rescissions Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) on July 17, 2025, with a 51-48 vote, following a 13-hour...
More Federal Employees Are TSP Millionaires
A growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, a milestone once...
Federal Layoffs Continue
Health and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized part of its planned layoffs,...
Mass Layoffs at U.S. State Department
On July 11, the U.S. State Department laid off approximately 1,350 employees as part of a significant reorganization initiated by the Trump...
MSPB Facing Processing Challenges
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce reduction initiatives under...
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