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TSPFederal Employees, Market Warnings, and the TSPWith two major financial voices signaling a warning about the direction of the markets, federal employees may want to…
WorkforceOPM Implements Forced Distribution for SES Performance RatingsThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized a significant rule that introduces forced distribution into…
BenefitsUnderstanding FEHB Survivor BenefitsThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
TSPThe New TSP Roth Conversion FeatureThe Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has announced new details about its TSP Roth Conversion feature, set to launch in…
BenefitsAdding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in RetirementAs a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for…
TSPUnderstanding the Role of the C Fund in Your Retirement StrategyAt the heart of the TSP are five core funds, G, F, C, S, and I, each providing unique opportunities to build a…
WorkforcePOPVOX Launches Departure Dialogues for Federal EmployeesThe federal government is filled with programs that shape the daily lives of Americans, yet the people most familiar…
RetirementFederal Retirement TimelineIn the first eight months of 2025, 88,062 civil servants have submitted federal retirement applications.
WorkforceThe “Rule of Many”: A New Era for Federal HiringThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially replaced the long-standing “rule of three” with the new “rule…
RetirementFederal Retirement Applications Tick Up in AugustOPM continues to deal with a backlog of federal retirement applications, as August saw 9,416 employees file for…- WorkforceLooming U.S. Government ShutdownAs the September 30 funding deadline nears, the U.S.
RetirementOptimizing Your Retirement WithdrawalsDeveloping a strategy for retirement withdrawals is an important step in preparing for your future.- WorkforceAlternative Pay Plan Defies Anticipated Pay FreezePresident Donald Trump issued the 2026 Alternative Pay Plan Letter on August 28, 2025, outlining pay adjustments for…
- TSPTSP Funds Show Positive Returns in AugustIn August 2025, all TSP funds reported positive returns.
- RetirementPreparing for a Smooth Federal RetirementA smooth federal retirement takes more than a date on the calendar; it requires a sequence of practical steps to…
- WorkforceRoots of Labor Day Resonate as Federal Workers Lose ProtectionsLabor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a…
- WorkforceAmerica By Design: Airbnb Co-Founder to Lead Federal OverhaulJoe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) associate, was recently appointed the…
ResourcesIs Financial Stress Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health?Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can cause financial stress.- WorkforceTrump’s 2026 Federal Pay Freeze Plan Nears DeadlineAs the August 31, 2025, deadline approaches, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an alternative pay plan that…
- WorkforceFEVS Canceled, Presidential Rank Awards RestartedIn a series of moves aimed at overhauling federal personnel management, the Trump administration has canceled the…
