Retirement

The Military Buyback: What Federal Employees Need to Know

About 25% of the federal civilian workforce are veterans. If you’re one of them, you may be sitting on years of additional retirement...

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News

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...

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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...

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Resources

Memorial Day: Facts You Might Not Know About America’s Most Solemn Holiday

Memorial Day has been observed in some form for more than 150 years, but the holiday holds more history, tradition, and surprising detail than most people realize. Here are some facts worth knowing as you head into the long weekend. The Indianapolis 500 Connection The Indianapolis 500 has been held on Memorial Day weekend almost …...

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Retirement

How Your FERS Annuity Is Calculated: A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Your FERS annuity is one of the most valuable benefits of a federal career, a guaranteed, inflation-adjusted income stream that will pay you for the rest of your life. Understanding how it’s calculated now gives you the power to make decisions that can meaningfully increase what you receive. The Basic Formula The FERS annuity is...

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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....

April Jobs Report: Beyond the Headlines

The April jobs report came in stronger than expected. The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs last...

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...

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...

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Letter Carriers Unite To Stamp Out Hunger

Every second Saturday in May, something quietly extraordinary happens across America. The same...

$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,...

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,...

News

Military Appreciation Month: Honoring Those Who Serve

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

Benefits

Divorce And Federal Benefits

Divorce is one of the most financially complex events a federal employee can navigate. Beyond the emotional toll, the decisions made during...

TSP

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 turnaround in TSP performance. Every fund in...

News

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...

News

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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News

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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