2027 FERS COLA Watch: New Inflation Data Out
Fresh inflation data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is giving federal retirees reason to pay close attention and to understand...
FERS Disability Retirement: What It Is and Who Qualifies
The standard path to federal retirement is straightforward in concept. Work long enough, reach the right age, and collect your pension. But...
Schedule Policy/Career: What You Need to Know About the Latest Executive Order
On June 3rd, President Trump signed an executive order formally converting approximately 8,000 senior career federal positions into a new...
The Social Security Lump Sum Option: What Federal Employees Need to Know
When federal employees think about filing for Social Security, the image is usually a steady monthly check arriving for the rest of their lives. But there is a lesser-known option available to some retirees that allows them to receive up to six months of benefits paid out immediately as a single lump sum. It sounds …...
Federal Retirement Processing Update: Backlog Falls But Processing Times Rise
The federal retirement processing backlog continued its descent in May, dropping by more than 11,000 pending claims to reach its lowest point since before the historic surge that began in late 2024. But the good news on inventory comes with a caveat: processing times are getting longer, not shorter. The Backlog Is Coming Down Total...
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OPM Wants to Eliminate the One-Year Promotion Wait for Federal Employees
Federal employees who have been waiting out the clock before their next promotion may soon find that clock no longer exists. OPM has...
OPM Proposes Government-Wide Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is moving forward with a proposal to create a standardized Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) for...
The Survivor Annuity Issue Federal Employees Often Miss After Divorce
Divorce creates enough financial complications on its own. For federal employees, there is another layer that can affect retirement...
TSP and Required Minimum Distributions: What Federal Retirees Need to Know
If you have a Thrift Savings Plan account and are approaching or already in retirement, Required Minimum Distributions are something you...
Appeals Court Rules VA Must Honor AFGE Collective Bargaining Agreement
A federal appeals court dealt the Department of Veterans Affairs a significant legal setback, ruling that the agency must continue honoring...
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...
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