S Fund Volatility: What Federal Employees Can Learn From July’s Pullback
S Fund volatility was on full display in July. After a 4.34% surge in June, which saw it lead the core funds, the S Fund became the weakest...
Top Federal Retirement Questions Answered
As you near the finish line, the federal retirement questions start to pile up. How much should I have in my TSP? Can I keep my health...
Could This Bill Prevent the Next Government Shutdown?
A bipartisan Senate proposal introduced this month would fundamentally change what happens when Congress misses a funding deadline,...
OPM Finalizes New RIF Appeal Rules for Federal Employees
The new RIF appeal rules finalized by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will change how certain federal employees challenge workforce actions beginning September 2, 2026. Instead of appealing covered Reduction in Force (RIF) actions through the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), affected employees will generally follow a new...
OPM Annuity Errors: What Federal Retirees Should Know
Most federal retirees assume that once OPM calculates their annuity and starts sending monthly payments, the number is settled. Usually, it is. But a recent federal retirement case is a reminder that OPM annuity errors can sometimes go undetected for years. And if the agency eventually discovers that it paid too much, retirees may have...
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The TSP Guide for Federal Employees
The TSP Guide for federal employees starts with a simple reality: the Thrift Savings Plan will be one of the largest retirement assets they...
What Happens to Your TSP and FEGLI When You Die? Beneficiary Rules Explained
For federal employees and retirees wondering what happens to your TSP and FEGLI when you die, the answer depends on your beneficiary...
What Social Security Uncertainty Means for Your FERS Retirement
Social Security uncertainty is no longer just a talking point in Washington. For federal employees under FERS, it strikes at one of the...
Is the G Fund Keeping Up With Inflation? Here’s What the Latest Numbers Show
For many federal retirees, the G Fund has one job: preserve purchasing power without exposing savings to stock market losses. So, is it...
TSP Roth Conversion Taxes: The One Tax Rule Federal Employees Need to Know
A TSP Roth conversion can be one of the most effective tax-planning strategies available to federal employees. By converting money from...
What Questions Will Be on the New FEVS Survey? Agencies Get Their Guidance
For the first time since the survey began, OPM won’t be the one running FEVS. Starting with the 2026 cycle, each agency must...
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