Employee Layoffs Threatened Amid Government Shutdown Standoff
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Trump administration has directed federal agencies to prepare for significant employee…
How TSP Roth Conversions Affect Your Tax Bill
As we mentioned in a previous article, starting January 1, 2026, federal employees will be able to perform in-plan TSP Roth conversions.…
Federal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSP
With two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to review their TSP…
OPM Implements Forced Distribution for SES Performance Ratings
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized a significant rule that introduces forced distribution into the performance…
Understanding FEHB Survivor Benefits
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into…
POPVOX Launches Departure Dialogues for Federal Employees
The federal government is filled with programs that shape the daily lives of Americans, yet the people most familiar with how those…
The “Rule of Many”: A New Era for Federal Hiring
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially replaced the long-standing “rule of three” with the new “rule of many,”…
Looming U.S. Government Shutdown
As the September 30 funding deadline nears, the U.S. faces another government shutdown. Without passage of either full-year appropriations…
Optimizing Your Retirement Withdrawals
Developing a strategy for retirement withdrawals is an important step in preparing for your future. The order in which you access your…
Alternative Pay Plan Defies Anticipated Pay Freeze
President Donald Trump issued the 2026 Alternative Pay Plan Letter on August 28, 2025, outlining pay adjustments for civilian federal…
