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Navigating Workplace Uncertainty for Dual Feds

Retirement planning for fed couples, commonly referred to as dual feds, differs significantly from other couples. Both spouses typically...

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DC Showing Signs of a Recession Effects of the Trump administration’s federal downsizing are starting to be felt in the DC area, which is...

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Federal Certifications Valuable for Employees

Federal certifications can significantly boost your career in the federal workforce, even during uncertain times, by enhancing your skills,...

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Trump’s Tax Bill Advances with Revised Federal Benefits Cuts

President Trump’s tax bill has advanced to the House floor for a vote. Following a rare Sunday night vote on May 18, the House Budget Committee narrowly advanced the bill. This positions the bill for a potential full House vote by the end of the week, aligning with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s goal to pass …...

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Retirement

A Federal Retirement Refresher Course

The federal workforce continues to experience mass upheaval as the current administration carries out its plan to reduce costs and increase efficiency. As lawsuits challenging mass layoffs filter through the courts and proposals to reduce federal benefits advance, federal employees face an uncertain future. This could spur many to seek...

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Preparing Financially for a Job Loss

Safeguarding your finances during unemployment requires careful preparation, income management, and...

Federal Judge Blocks Mass Layoff Plans

On May 9, 2025, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco issued a 14-day temporary...

Retirement Processing Modernized

Proposed changes to federal benefits, such as the elimination of the retiree annuity supplement and...

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Federal Retirements Slow in April April saw around 7,800 federal employees retire, the lowest...

Spousal Death Benefits Explained

No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the...

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FERS Survivor Annuity

Federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can elect a survivor annuity...

2024 FSAFEDS Claims Due April 30, 2025

Federal employees enrolled in the 2024 Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) must...

The Annuity Puzzle

A 2023 study by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College, authored by Karolos...

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Proposed Benefits Changes Come into Sharper Focus

As federal employees await the outcome of proposed cuts to their federal benefits, a committee document has provided some additional...

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Understanding Sick Leave Calculations

The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in...

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Public Service Recognition Week

Every year, the first week of May transforms into a heartfelt tribute to the heartbeat of our nation: public servants. From May 4 –...

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DoD DRP Concerns The Department of Defense’s rollout of the Deferred Resignation Program 2.0 has been criticized for inadequate...

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Cuts to Benefits Could Spur Retirements

A budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will reduce federal...

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The First 100 Days: A Shake-Up for Federal Workers

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days as the 47th president, ending April 29, 2025, brought seismic changes to the federal workforce,...

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