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WorkforceWith No Deal in Sight, Federal Employees Brace for Missed PayFederal employees will soon feel the full effect of a government shutdown that has entered its 21st day, with no…
BenefitsFEHB Premiums See Another Increase in 2026Federal employees and retirees are facing significant hikes in their health insurance premiums for the 2026 plan year.
WorkforceJudge Blocks Federal Layoffs Amid ShutdownA federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s plan to carry out thousands of federal layoffs…
WorkforceGovernment Shutdown Delays CPI Release, Postponing 2026 COLA CalculationThe ongoing government shutdown has led to a significant delay in the release of the September Consumer Price Index…- WorkforceFederal Layoffs Deepen Shutdown FalloutThe ongoing government shutdown took an unprecedented turn over the weekend as the Trump administration began issuing…
ResourcesMost Americans Over 60 Can’t Afford Long-Term CareMany Americans approaching retirement overlook a critical expense: long-term care (LTC).- WorkforceQuorum Restored to the Merit Systems Protection BoardThe Senate has confirmed James Woodruff II to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), restoring a quorum to the…
BenefitsFEGLI Can Be Costly for What Federal Employees GetCreated in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the world’s largest group life…- WorkforceProcessing Time For Federal Retirement Applications IncreasesThe average processing time for federal retirement applications has risen to 76 days, a 6-day increase from August’s…
RetirementFrom Limestone Mine to Lifetime Benefits: Inside the Federal Retirement ProcessEvery year, thousands of employees file for federal retirement and begin the process of converting decades of service…- WorkforceBills Introduced to Aid Federal Employees During Government ShutdownsDemocratic lawmakers, led by Sen.
RetirementRetirement Planning is Unique for FedsA career in the federal government comes with many perks, but retirement benefits are often at the top of the list.- WorkforceFederal Retirement Applications Surge Amid Government ShutdownAs the federal workforce navigates a government shutdown, a massive wave of federal retirement applications triggered…
TSPTSP Funds Continue Gains in SeptemberIn September 2025, TSP funds remained positive despite the looming government shutdown.- WorkforceGovernment Shutdown Begins: What Federal Workers Need to KnowAs of midnight, there’s officially a government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation.
- WorkforceAnticipated Retirement Surge and DRP Reshape Federal WorkforceAs the fiscal year draws to a close, tens of thousands of federal employees face the expiration of their deferred…
BenefitsWhat Happens to Your Federal Benefits When You Leave Federal ServiceLeaving federal service, whether voluntarily, through early retirement, or as a result of a reduction in force,…- WorkforceEmployee Layoffs Threatened Amid Government Shutdown StandoffThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Trump administration has directed federal agencies to prepare for…
TSPHow TSP Roth Conversions Affect Your Tax BillAs we mentioned in a previous article, starting January 1, 2026, federal employees will be able to perform in-plan…- BenefitsHow a Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal EmployeesWhen Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations…
