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OPM Turns to AI as Federal Hiring Challenges Continue

Federal hiring has long had a reputation for being slow, complicated, and difficult to navigate. Now, the Office of Personnel Management...

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April Jobs Report: Beyond the Headlines

The April jobs report came in stronger than expected. The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs last month, well above the consensus forecast of...

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Retirement

Medicare Changes Could Make Coverage Decisions More Complicated for Federal Retirees

Medicare is changing again, and for federal retirees and employees, the updates could make retirement healthcare decisions more complicated...

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New Audit Finds Tax Delinquency Rising Among Federal Employees and Retirees

A new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is drawing attention to a growing tax delinquency problem within the federal workforce. According to the audit, released earlier this month, more than 571,000 current and retired federal employees had outstanding tax obligations as of fiscal year 2024, owing a...

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Benefits

What Happens to Your FEGLI When You Retire

For most of your federal career, FEGLI works quietly in the background. Premiums come out of your paycheck, coverage stays in place, and you do not think much about it. Retirement changes that. The decisions you make about your FEGLI coverage when you leave federal service are permanent in ways that catch a lot of …...

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Federal Retirement Processing Update

The federal retirement processing backlog continued to improve in April, though the system remains...

What Taxes Come Out of Your Annual Leave Payout?

When you leave federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out as a lump sum. For long-tenured...

Military Appreciation Month: Honoring Those Who Serve

May is National Military Appreciation Month, a designation Congress established in 1999 to give the...

Divorce And Federal Benefits

Divorce is one of the most financially complex events a federal employee can navigate. Beyond the...

April TSP Performance: Stock Funds Rebound with Double-Digit Gains

After a rough March that left most TSP funds in negative territory, April delivered a welcome...

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How Your Service Computation Date Affects Your Federal Retirement

Most federal employees know their retirement date is tied to their years of service. Fewer realize...

Federal Employees: Being Able to Retire and Being Ready to Retire Are Two Different Things

At some point, most federal employees end up asking these two important questions: when can I...

Federal IT Jobs No Longer Require a Degree

Federal IT jobs are at the forefront of a significant shift in how the federal government evaluates...

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Applying for a Federal Job? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Loyalty Question

A legal battle is unfolding over essay questions added to thousands of federal job applications, and the outcome could affect how the civil...

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Public Service Recognition Week 2026: Honoring the People Who Keep America Running

Each year, during the first week of May, we take time to acknowledge the people who have built their careers in public service. Public...

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DHS Shutdown Ends After Record 76-Day Standoff

After more than two months of gridlock, the DHS shutdown, the longest partial government shutdown in United States history, is finally...

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Letter Carriers Unite To Stamp Out Hunger

Every second Saturday in May, something quietly extraordinary happens across America. The same person who drops off your packages and picks...

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$186 Billion in Improper Payments: Where the Biggest Problems Are

The federal government issued an estimated $186 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the...

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TSP

The TSP Is Built for Saving. Withdrawing Is a Different Story.

For most of your federal career, the TSP does exactly what it is supposed to do. You contribute, your agency matches, the funds grow, and...

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