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WorkforceFederal Judge Blocks Trump’s Union Bargaining BanOn June 24, 2025, U.S.
RetirementFERS Supplement vs 10% Pension BonusThe FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement seems so far to have survived proposed federal benefit cuts, and this may lead to…
WorkforceSenate Parliamentarian Strikes Down Provisions Affecting Federal WorkersSenate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough struck down several provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill targeting…
RetirementPreparing Financially For Your FERS RetirementRetiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) offers a robust framework for financial security,…
WorkforceFederal Employee of the Year No Longer a Federal EmployeeDavid Lebryk, named the 2025 Federal Employee of the Year by the Partnership for Public Service, is a former U.S.- WorkforceWhat Are Trump Accounts?Trump Accounts are tax-deferred investment accounts proposed in the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” for U.S.
RetirementUnderstanding Required Minimum DistributionsWhen you put money into your TSP or other tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the contributions you make have not…- WorkforceSenate Amendments Impact FERS and Annuity SupplementThe “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.
- WorkforceCourt Proceedings Impacting Federal EmployeesIn a 2-1 decision on May 30, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction issued by the…
ResourcesGauging Your Retirement ReadinessWith President Trump’s plan to cut 107,000 federal jobs from non-defense agencies in 2026, federal employees face…
ResourcesReviewing FERS Options for Separating EmployeesIf you leave your government job before reaching retirement eligibility, you have two main options regarding your…- WorkforceOPM Issues Guidance Ahead of U.S. Army FestivitiesIn anticipation of disruptions stemming from preparations for the 250th birthday celebrations for the U.S.
- WorkforceRetirement Applications Soar in MayLikely driven by ongoing efforts to shrink the federal workforce, the number of retirement applications submitted to…
TSPReviewing TSP Options Following SeparationFederal employees are facing unprecedented job insecurity as each day brings fresh news of attempts to reduce the…- RetirementPrepping for Retirement and BeyondIdeally, preparing for retirement should begin the day you’re hired.
- WorkforceOPM Issues Merit Hiring Plan MemorandumThe Merit Hiring Plan, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order…
- WorkforceProposed Rule Expands Application of Suitability StandardsAccording to a proposed rule published on June 3, 2025, OPM aims to expand the application of suitability standards…
TSPTSP Rebounds in MayIn May 2025, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) experienced a significant upswing, particularly in its C Fund, which…- RetirementSocial Security Filing Strategies for CouplesWhen married couples plan to claim Social Security benefits, several strategies can maximize their benefits based on…
- WorkforceProposed Bills Could Impact Federal EmployeesThe REHIRE Act aims to facilitate the rehiring of federal employees who were involuntarily terminated from…
