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RetirementHow Confident Are Federal Employees About Retirement?Federal employees have access to one of the most comprehensive retirement systems available, but strong benefits…
WorkforceTSP Year-End Transaction Dates: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to KnowAs the end of the year approaches, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has released its year-end transaction schedule,…
BenefitsGive Your Federal Benefits an Annual ReviewYou’ve set your financial goals, put an investment plan in place, and now you’re on the journey toward retirement.
ResourcesWhat the Fed Rate Cut Means for Federal EmployeesWhen the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines often focus on markets and inflation.
WorkforcePAWA Advances: What the Federal Workforce Needs to KnowProtect America’s Workforce Act (H.R.
TSPTSP Beneficiary BasicsOver the course of your federal career, you’re likely to build a healthy balance in your Thrift Savings Plan.
RetirementNovember Sees Rise in Federal Retirement ClaimsAs the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue…
WorkforceOPM Says Performance Management Isn’t Working for Federal EmployeesThe Office of Personnel Management recently took an unusually candid look at a long-standing issue in the federal…
BenefitsFederal Employees Sick Leave CalculationsThe federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave.
BenefitsReminder, Federal Employees, Open Season is Almost Over!Open season for federal employees and retirees is quickly coming to a close, with Monday, December 8, marking the…- WorkforceBill Advances to Extend Probationary Periods for Federal EmployeesThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently advanced legislation that would extend federal…
- BenefitsFEHB Cost-Saving Strategies for Federal RetireesManaging health insurance costs in retirement is a priority for federal retirees, and the Federal Employees Health…
TSPTSP Stock Funds Helped by Market RallyA late-November stock-market rally helped deliver a boost to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) performance in 2025,…
TSPTSP Updates: Roth Conversions and Negative Cash FlowAs 2026 approaches, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is preparing to introduce in-plan Roth conversions, a significant…
ResourcesSwipe, Spend, Stampede, It’s Black FridayBlack Friday is known as the unofficial kickoff to holiday shopping, a day when consumers line up at dawn for steep…- WorkforceStrategic Hiring to Reshape the Federal WorkforceIn his OPM blog post “Everyone Has a Plan - Until You Step Into the Ring,” Scott Kupor emphasizes that federal…
RetirementFERS Supplement vs. the 10% Pension Bonus: Which Is Worth More?Federal employees approaching retirement often face a choice between two valuable but mutually exclusive benefits:…
ResourcesFederal Employees, Use It or Lose It Date ApproachingAs the leave year draws to a close, federal employees should pay close attention to one of the most important…- WorkforceBipartisan Push to Restore Union Rights for Federal WorkersFederal employees may soon see a major change in their workplace rights as a bipartisan coalition in the U.S.
- RetirementCommon Retirement Planning MistakesRetirement planning is one of the most important aspects of a federal career, yet many employees wait until it’s too…
