America’s Founding Documents Take Flight
For the first time in history, some of the nation’s most treasured founding documents have left their secure vaults at the National...
Federal Retirees Encounter Delays in Receiving Tax Forms
As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, some federal retirees are reporting delays in receiving their Form 1099-R statements from the...
FEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Established in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the largest group life insurance plan globally,...
Federal Retirement Application Backlog Keeps Growing
As uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continues to play out, OPM received a staggering 31,240 federal retirement claims in February. This is a significant increase from the 18,923 applications received in January. Retirement Services (RS) continues to try to navigate a retirement surge that saw 151,068 employees leave federal...
OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) Rules
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule on March 5, 2026, in the Federal Register that would significantly revise the federal Reduction in Force (RIF) process under 5 CFR part 351 and related regulations. The changes aim to make RIFs more efficient, merit-focused, and flexible for agencies while reducing...
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What Happens to Your TSP When You Die?
Your TSP account doesn’t follow your will. It doesn’t follow a divorce agreement, a prenuptial arrangement, or a court order....
A New TSP Tool Makes Roth In-Plan Conversions Easier to Evaluate
As of January 28, 2026, federal employees can convert their traditional TSP balance directly to a Roth TSP balance, no rollover to an...
What Is VSIP? A Guide for Federal Employees
VSIP, federal employees need to understand is more than just a buzzword; it’s a significant financial decision that could shape your...
Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Day: Essential Workers Unpaid
The partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began on February 14, 2026, after funding for the...
Federal Employees in 2026: Navigating Pay, Benefits, TSP Rules, and Processing Backlogs
Pay Raises: Small Increase for Most Federal Employees Most federal workers on the General Schedule (GS) got a 1% across-the-board pay raise...
Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts
Presidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often misunderstood. Officially observed on the third...
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