How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,...
TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and Cons
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment...
Appeals Courts Uphold Executive Order Curbing Federal Unions
Federal unions suffered a major setback this summer as two appeals courts cleared the way for the Trump administration’s executive order...
TSP July Returns
In July 2025, the TSP reported varied performance across its funds, with 14 of 16 funds posting gains, though most grew by less than 1%...
Creating a Smart Withdrawal Plan for Retirement
How you choose to draw down your retirement accounts can shape your tax bill, the lifespan of your savings, and your ability to meet...
How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,...
TSP to IRA Rollovers: The Pros and Cons
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for federal employees, offering low-cost, diversified investment...
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you...
Should You Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?
Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were still little. However,...
New Director to Oversee OPM Transformation
Scott Kupor, sworn in as Director of the OPM on July 14, 2025, brings nearly 30 years of private-sector experience, primarily as a managing...
Appeals Court Overturns Judge’s Order to Disclose ARRPs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned an order by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston that required the Trump...
