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...
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...
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 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. Amid mixed economic signals, including persistent inflation data and geopolitical tensions, the TSP’s core funds delivered varied results. The standout performer was the I Fund, which surged amid...
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can still affect your finances. Understanding how the housing market is behaving in 2026 can help you make more informed choices, whether you plan to stay in your current home, downsize, or relocate. National...
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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...
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...
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 a clearer look at how much...
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 undergo a significant overhaul. Under...
Federal Retirement Application Backlog and Processing Times Rise
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM got...
Even Experts Get Social Security Wrong; What Federal Employees Can Learn
Social Security rules are complex, and even financially savvy individuals discover that small misunderstandings may reduce lifetime income,...
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