Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to...
House Passes Deal to End Government Shutdown
After a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ending the government shutdown. Passing by a 222-209 vote, the...
Federal Retirement Applications Spike in October
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 79 days, a 3-day increase from September’s 76-day average....
Building An Emergency Fund
The recent government shutdown has put many federal employees under incredible financial strain. Regardless of how well you plan, life can be unpredictable; that’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund in place to help you weather unexpected events. Saving for emergencies may seem challenging, so here are some basic tips to...
Federal Employees Begin Return to Normal
As the federal government reopens after the prolonged shutdown, agencies are now working through the major steps required to restore operations and to ensure federal employees receive the pay and benefits they are owed. Full Back Pay Moving Forward, With Adjustments Coming Agencies have begun processing full retroactive pay for the...
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Asset Location Strategies for Federal Retirement
Your federal retirement strategy differs from that of most private sector employees. Because much of your retirement income is fixed or...
Pillars of a Successful Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
TSP Loans Helping Federal Workers Bridge the Shutdown
With the government shutdown stretching on since October 1, 2025, more federal employees are turning to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...
Government Shutdown Deepens as Uncertainty Grows
The government shutdown continues with no clear path to reopening, and the impacts on the federal workforce are becoming more severe by the...
2026 Changes: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
Preparing Financially for Job Loss
With the Trump administration threatening more layoffs, it’s never been more important to have a plan in place. Safeguarding your...
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