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WorkforceAppeals Court Overturns Judge’s Order to Disclose ARRPsThe U.S.
ResourcesBump and RetreatIn federal employment, “bump and retreat” are terms used in the RIF process, which refer to the assignment rights of…
TSPPros and Cons of the TSP Lifecycle FundsThe TSP Lifecycle Funds, also known as L Funds, are target-date retirement funds designed to simplify investing by…
ResourcesIs Information Bias Impacting Your Investing?In the age of information, the abundance of data available to investors is both a blessing and a curse.
WorkforceTrump Administration Defies Court Order on Federal RIF PlansIn an ongoing legal battle over federal workforce restructuring, the Trump administration has refused to comply with…
WorkforceSenate Passes Rescissions ActThe U.S.
TSPMore Federal Employees Are TSP MillionairesA growing number of federal employees are retiring with more than $1 million in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)…- WorkforceFederal Layoffs ContinueHealth and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S.
- WorkforceMass Layoffs at U.S. State DepartmentOn July 11, the U.S.
- WorkforceMSPB Facing Processing ChallengesThe Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce…
- WorkforceAdditional Tax Breaks Included in the OBBBAOn July 4, 2025, Congress passed a comprehensive domestic policy bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which…
RetirementSurge in Federal Retirement Applications ContinuesOPM continues to deal with high numbers of federal retirement applications, as June saw 13,430 employees file for…- WorkforceDepartment of Veterans Affairs Revises Staff Reduction PlansThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its plans for staff reductions, moving away from an initial…
- WorkforceOne Big Beautiful Bill Act PassedThe “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act passed the House of Representatives on July 3, 2025, with a 218–214 vote, after…
- WorkforceFederal Workforce Reductions and FedScope ModernizationThe Trump administration’s efforts to streamline the federal workforce have led to a notable reduction in employee…
TSPTSP Funds Post Strong Gains in JuneTSP funds posted strong gains in June 2025, reflecting a robust market recovery.- WorkforceSenate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill ActPresident Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget reconciliation bill, passed the U.S.
- WorkforceSupreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions: Implications for Federal EmployeesOn June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v.
- WorkforceNational Postal Workers DayThe United States Postal Service (USPS) traces its origins to 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed…
Retirement4 Fundamental Elements Of A Strategic Federal Retirement PlanFor federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your…
