From Limestone Mine to Lifetime Benefits: Inside the Federal Retirement Process
Every year, thousands of employees file for federal retirement and begin the process of converting decades of service into lifetime...
Bills Introduced to Aid Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns
Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act,...
Retirement Planning is Unique for Feds
A career in the federal government comes with many perks, but retirement benefits are often at the top of the list. Federal retirement...
FEGLI Can Be Costly for What Federal Employees Get
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the world’s largest group life insurance plan, covering more than 4 million federal workers, retirees, and family members. Despite its reach, many employees don’t fully understand how it works or what they’re really paying for. The key point: FEGLI is...
Processing Time For Federal Retirement Applications Increases
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 76 days, a 6-day increase from August’s 70-day average. This comes as OPM faces a wave of 35,000 retirement applications that are expected to hit the Retirement Operations Center within the next 2-3 weeks. September saw 6,095 employees file for retirement, a...
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Employee Layoffs Threatened Amid Government Shutdown Standoff
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Trump administration has directed federal agencies to prepare for significant employee...
How TSP Roth Conversions Affect Your Tax Bill
As we mentioned in a previous article, starting January 1, 2026, federal employees will be able to perform in-plan TSP Roth conversions....
How a Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations must halt operations....
Federal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSP
With two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to review their TSP...
OPM Implements Forced Distribution for SES Performance Ratings
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized a significant rule that introduces forced distribution into the performance...
Understanding FEHB Survivor Benefits
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into...
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