USPS Financial Health: Where Do They Stand?
If you work for USPS, you’ve probably heard some version of “the Postal Service is losing money” for years. But what does the...
FERS Part-Time Service: How It Can Reduce Your Federal Pension
If you’ve spent any of your federal career working part-time, your FERS part-time service may affect your pension in a way...
The TSP F Fund: More Return, More Risk
The TSP F Fund was built to do one specific job: offer investors a little more return than the ultra-safe G Fund, in exchange for taking on...
2027 Federal Retirement COLA: Forecasts Are Around 3.5%
The 2027 federal retirement COLA is currently tracking at about 3.3%, with two of the three months of inflation data now available. Some forecasts are putting the final number closer to 3.5%, but the official COLA won’t be known until September’s data is released. That final piece of the puzzle is scheduled for October 14,...
Federal Law Enforcement Retirement: Who’s Eligible?
A group of 19 House Republicans is asking the Office of Personnel Management to take another look at federal law enforcement retirement rules, arguing that some federal police officers perform duties similar to employees who receive enhanced retirement benefits but aren’t classified the same way. The letter, sent to OPM in...
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Federal Telework Arbitration Cases Are Raising the Same Question Again
A growing number of federal telework arbitration cases are producing the same basic lesson: an agency’s decision to bring employees...
The American Origins of Labor Day, Told Around the World
More than 80 countries around the world have a Labor Day or workers’ holiday, and many of them celebrate it on a completely different...
2027 Federal Pay Freeze and Paid Leave: Two Changes Federal Employees Should Watch
The 2027 federal pay freeze is now the White House’s plan for most civilian federal employees, while a separate paid-leave proposal...
TSP Performance August: All Five Core Funds Finished Higher
TSP performance in August was positive across the board. After a volatile summer, all five core TSP funds finished the month higher, with...
What Your Agency’s HR Can and Can’t Help You With When Planning for Retirement
Federal employees planning for retirement often start with their agency’s HR office, and that’s exactly where they should start...
Front-Loading Your TSP Contributions Could Cost You Matching Contributions
If you’re a FERS employee, contributing more to your Thrift Savings Plan is generally a good thing. But there’s a difference...
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