Retirement

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...

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Benefits

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,...

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TSP

TSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the Way

TSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities over U.S. large caps....

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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 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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News

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 Archives; not for a short trip across Washington, but for a cross-country journey by air. The Freedom Plane National Tour, an initiative by the National Archives and Records Administration in...

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Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?

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

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...

Safeguarding Your TSP During Volatile Markets

Market volatility can feel unsettling, but how you respond with your Thrift Savings Plan (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...

What Happens to Your TSP When You Die?

Your TSP account doesn’t follow your will. It doesn’t follow a divorce agreement, a...

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Federal Employees and Union Time: OPM Reports Reveal Sharp Increase in Taxpayer Costs

The Office of Personnel Management has resumed detailed reporting on “official time,” offering...

Federal Employees Could See Major Changes to Appeals Process for Adverse Actions

The long-standing system that federal employees use to appeal adverse personnel actions may soon...

Federal Retirement Application Backlog and Processing Times Rise

As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal...

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...

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...

News

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...

News

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...

Resources

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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TSP

How Federal Employees Can Use the TSP G Fund Wisely

The TSP G Fund is one of the most popular, and most misunderstood, options in the Thrift Savings Plan. For federal employees nearing...

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