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...
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 trying to close it. HR-9261, formally titled the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, would guarantee federal employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for all situations currently covered...
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 provide a comfortable retirement. In reality, the way those three pieces work together often looks different from what employees expect. The first surprise is often the pension itself. Under FERS, your...
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Will Your Guaranteed Retirement Income Be Enough
Most federal employees approaching retirement have a decent idea of what they are leaving behind. What many have not fully mapped out is...
D-Day at 82: Facts You May Not Know About the Largest Invasion in History
Tomorrow, June 6th, marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day — the Allied invasion of Normandy that turned the tide of World War II and began...
The Two Court Orders Every Federal Divorce Must Include
When a federal divorce settlement divides retirement benefits, most people focus on the negotiation itself. But in many cases, the more...
USPS Restricts Spending as Financial Pressure Mounts
The U.S. Postal Service is tightening its belt again. USPS has begun restricting nonessential spending across the organization as the...
May TSP Performance: All Funds Finish Positive
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in...
OPM Wants to Eliminate the One-Year Promotion Wait for Federal Employees
Federal employees who have been waiting out the clock before their next promotion may soon find that clock no longer exists. OPM has...
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