Federal Layoffs Deepen Shutdown Fallout
The ongoing government shutdown took an unprecedented turn over the weekend as the Trump administration began issuing permanent federal...
From Limestone Mine to Lifetime Benefits: Inside the Federal Retirement Process
Every year, thousands of employees file for federal retirement and begin the process of converting decades of service into lifetime...
Bills Introduced to Aid Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns
Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act,...
Government Shutdown Begins: What Federal Workers Need to Know
As of midnight, there’s officially a government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. For federal employees, this...
Anticipated Retirement Surge and DRP Reshape Federal Workforce
As the fiscal year draws to a close, tens of thousands of federal employees face the expiration of their deferred resignation periods,...
Federal Retirement Timeline
In the first eight months of 2025, 88,062 civil servants have submitted federal retirement applications. Even if you are years away from...
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...
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...
Roots of Labor Day Resonate as Federal Workers Lose Protections
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a holiday rooted in the...
Is Financial Stress Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health?
Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can cause financial stress. Studies show that most Americans spend nearly four hours a day...
