Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to...
House Passes Deal to End Government Shutdown
After a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ending the government shutdown. Passing by a 222-209 vote, the...
Federal Retirement Applications Spike in October
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 79 days, a 3-day increase from September’s 76-day average....
Senate Advances Deal to End Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen agencies, guarantee...
Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums
Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and...
TSP Loans Helping Federal Workers Bridge the Shutdown
With the government shutdown stretching on since October 1, 2025, more federal employees are turning to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...
Government Shutdown Deepens as Uncertainty Grows
The government shutdown continues with no clear path to reopening, and the impacts on the federal workforce are becoming more severe by the...
2026 Changes: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
OPM’s Plan to Unify Federal HR Systems: What It Means for Employees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is taking on one of the biggest tech challenges in government, combining 119 separate federal HR...
Senate Rejects Dueling Bills to Pay Federal Employees
In a stark display of partisan deadlock, the U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected competing Republican and Democratic bills aimed at providing...
