March TSP Performance: Volatility Returns as Global Risks Rise
March was a difficult month for Thrift Savings Plan participants. After a strong start to the year, particularly in international equities,...
Tips For Federal Employees Considering Private Life Insurance
As FEGLI premiums rise, especially approaching retirement, many federal employees begin to explore alternatives. Whether it’s a private...
FEGLI Mistakes That Can Cost Federal Employees
Federal employees often assume their life insurance is “handled” through FEGLI, but that assumption can lead to costly mistakes over...
OPM Admits Federal Workforce Performance Management Needs Work
As a member of the federal workforce, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management touches nearly every aspect of your career, from how you were hired to how your retirement benefits are calculated. So when OPM turns the lens on itself, it’s worth paying attention. In a March 17 blog post titled “Pulse Check,” OPM...
TSA Officers Caught in Longest Partial Government Shutdown
As spring break crowds surge through U.S. airports, roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have spent weeks working without consistent pay, caught in the middle of the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. The partial government shutdown, which began February 14, 2026, has now stretched beyond...
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OPM Launches HR Shared Service Center for Federal Agencies
The Office of Personnel Management has launched a new HR Shared Service Center, giving federal agencies the option to consolidate their...
The Postal Service Financial Crisis
The U.S. Postal Service is facing a financial crisis serious enough that Postmaster General David Steiner went before a House Oversight...
2027 COLA Watch for Federal Retirees
Whether you’re one of the growing numbers federal retirees or getting close, the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment is worth keeping an eye...
Federal Retirement Options Explained
Not every federal retirement is the same. Under FERS, there are several distinct retirement pathways, and the one you choose determines...
TSP or IRA for Federal Retirees?
For most federal retirees, the question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better in theory; it’s which one serves your...
Generic Retirement Advice Doesn’t Fit Federal Employees
Retirement planning advice is everywhere: “Save 10–15 times your salary by retirement,” or “Budget $300,000+ for healthcare...
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