OPM Proposes Changes to How Federal Employees Can Be Removed
The Office of Personnel Management has proposed three significant changes to the process agencies use to remove federal employees, drawing...
5 Questions to Answer Before You File Your Retirement Application
Filing your retirement application is the final step in a process that should have started months, sometimes years, earlier. Before you...
America at 250: Facts You May Not Know About Independence Day
This Friday, federal offices across the country will close as Americans celebrate Independence Day. This year’s holiday is unlike any...
OPM Performance Review Changes Finalized for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized sweeping OPM performance review changes that will reshape how federal employees are evaluated. The final rule represents one of the most significant updates to the federal performance management system in decades and, beginning January 1, 2027, introduces a new appraisal structure,...
What Federal Retirees Actually Receive Before Their Full Annuity Begins
Filing your retirement application is not the same as receiving your first full pension check. For most federal retirees, there is a gap between the date of separation and the date OPM completes processing — and what you receive during that gap looks different from what you will eventually receive every month. The Interim Payment...
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OPM Wants Access to Your Health Claims Data
A proposal that initially received little attention has become one of the most closely watched federal benefits issues of the year. At the...
A New Bill Would Expand Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Federal employees have made significant progress on paid leave in recent years, but a gap remains, and a newly introduced House bill is...
Your Federal Pension May Replace Less Income Than You Think
Many federal employees spend their careers assuming that their federal pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan will combine to...
The History Behind Juneteenth, and Why It Became a Federal Holiday
This Friday, June 19, federal offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. While many people know the holiday is connected to the...
The FERS Supplement Earnings Test: What Early Retirees Need to Know
For federal employees who retire before age 62, the FERS Special Retirement Supplement can provide meaningful monthly income while you wait...
Federal Salaries Hit Record High — What It Means for Your Retirement
The average federal employee salary has exceeded $112,000 for the first time, according to new data from the Office of Personnel...
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