Additional Tax Breaks Included in the OBBBA
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed a comprehensive domestic policy bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a range of tax...
Surge in Federal Retirement Applications Continues
OPM continues to deal with high numbers of federal retirement applications, as June saw 13,430 employees file for retirement. While this...
Department of Veterans Affairs Revises Staff Reduction Plans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its plans for staff reductions, moving away from an initial target of cutting...
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 administration. This included 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers based in the U.S., according to internal notices. The layoffs, termed a “reduction in force”...
MSPB Facing Processing Challenges
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce reduction initiatives under the Trump administration and related legal challenges. Surge in Appeals Due to Federal Layoffs: The MSPB has seen a dramatic increase in appeals, with a reported 2,145% spike in cases challenging...
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National Postal Workers Day
The United States Postal Service (USPS) traces its origins to 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the...
4 Fundamental Elements Of A Strategic Federal Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Union Bargaining Ban
On June 24, 2025, U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction blocking an executive order from...
FERS Supplement vs 10% Pension Bonus
The FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement seems so far to have survived proposed federal benefit cuts, and this may lead to a big decision for...
Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Down Provisions Affecting Federal Workers
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough struck down several provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill targeting federal workers as violating...
Preparing Financially For Your FERS Retirement
Retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers a robust framework for financial security, combining a basic annuity,...
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