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ResourcesConverting a 529 Plan to a Roth IRAFamilies with 529 college savings plans have the ability to roll over unused funds into a Roth IRA, tax-free.
RetirementChoosing Your Retirement DateThe perfect retirement date is a widely discussed and dissected topic.
WorkforceHappy Memorial DayMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began after the Civil War to honor Union soldiers who died in the…
WorkforceHigh-5 Provision Removed From Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act?The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.
TSPOptimizing Your TSP Withdrawal StrategyDeciding on a TSP withdrawal strategy is a critical step in retirement planning that can shape your financial future.
WorkforceTrump’s Tax Bill Advances with Revised Federal Benefits CutsPresident Trump’s tax bill has advanced to the House floor for a vote.
RetirementA Federal Retirement Refresher CourseMost federal employees know they have a pension.
BenefitsNavigating Workplace Uncertainty for Dual FedsRetirement planning for fed couples, commonly referred to as dual feds, differs significantly from other couples.
ResourcesFederal Certifications Valuable for EmployeesFederal certifications can significantly boost your career in the federal workforce, even during uncertain times, by…
ResourcesPreparing Financially for a Job LossSafeguarding your finances during unemployment requires careful preparation, income management, and expense reduction.- WorkforceFederal Judge Blocks Mass Layoff PlansOn May 9, 2025, U.S.
RetirementRetirement Processing ModernizedProposed changes to federal benefits, such as the elimination of the retiree annuity supplement and the transition to…
BenefitsSpousal Death Benefits ExplainedNo one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens.- WorkforceProposed Benefits Changes Come into Sharper FocusAs federal employees await the outcome of proposed cuts to their federal benefits, a committee document has provided…
- ResourcesUnderstanding Sick Leave CalculationsThe federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave.
- WorkforcePublic Service Recognition WeekEvery year, the first week of May transforms into a heartfelt tribute to the heartbeat of our nation: public servants.
- WorkforceIn Case You Missed ItDoD DRP Concerns The Department of Defense’s rollout of the Deferred Resignation Program 2.0 has been criticized for…
- WorkforceCuts to Benefits Could Spur RetirementsA budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will…
- WorkforceThe First 100 Days: A Shake-Up for Federal WorkersPresident Donald Trump’s first 100 days as the 47th president, ending April 29, 2025, brought seismic changes to the…
BenefitsFERS Survivor AnnuityFederal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can elect a survivor annuity for a spouse,…
