News

Federal Employee Unions Revive Lawsuit to Halt Schedule Policy/Career Plan

A coalition of federal employee unions and advocacy groups has filed an amended complaint in federal court this week, seeking to block the...

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Retirement

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...

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News

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...

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Resources

Long-Term Care Planning: A Critical Gap in Federal Retirement Preparation

Long-term care planning is one of the most overlooked parts of retirement preparation for federal employees. Yet the odds of needing care are far from remote. Research shows that roughly 70% of people turning age 65 will need some form of long-term care during their lifetime. For federal employees and retirees, understanding this risk,...

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Benefits

Health Savings Account: A Benefit Worth Maximizing

If you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you have access to a Health Savings Account, and it’s one of the most versatile financial tools available to federal employees. Most people think of it as a way to cover medical bills. It’s actually much more than that. How Your HSA Gets Funded …...

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America’s Founding Documents Take Flight

For the first time in history, some of the nation’s most treasured founding documents have...

Federal Retirees Encounter Delays in Receiving Tax Forms

As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, some federal retirees are reporting delays in receiving...

FEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to Know

Established in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the...

TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the Way

TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring...

Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?

If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady...

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Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Day: Essential Workers Unpaid

The partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began on...

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...

Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts

Presidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often...

News

Some Employees Brace for Partial Paychecks as DHS Shutdown Drags On

For the roughly 272,000 people who work at the Department of Homeland Security, this week brought an unwelcome reality check: most of them...

TSP

Safeguarding Your TSP During Volatile Markets

Market volatility can feel unsettling, but how you respond with your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations can make a significant...

TSP

Are Your TSP Catch-Up Contributions Going to the Right Place?

Starting January 1, 2026, a new rule took effect that quietly changed how catch-up TSP contributions work for a specific group of federal...

TSP

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....

TSP

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...

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Resources

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...

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