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Benefits2024 FSAFEDS Claims Due April 30, 2025Federal employees enrolled in the 2024 Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) must submit all health…
WorkforceThe Annuity PuzzleA 2023 study by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College, authored by Karolos Arapakis and Gal…
WorkforceFederal Workplace UpdatePresident Trump has prolonged the federal hiring freeze, initiated at the start of his term, until July 15, 2025.
ResourcesPros and Cons of a Roth ConversionA Roth conversion can offer significant benefits, but it comes with important tax implications.
RetirementTax Management in RetirementThe amount of taxes you pay in retirement can come as a shock if you’re not prepared.
ResourcesBasics of the Progressive Tax SystemThe United States employs a progressive tax system, where the tax rate increases as an individual’s income rises.
RetirementDetermining your “Magic Number”A new study shows that Americans have lowered their “magic number,” the amount of money they believe they need to…
TSPManaging Your TSP Amid Market VolatilityManaging your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocations during a volatile market requires balancing opportunity and risk.
WorkforceIt’s Tax DayTaxes have funded governments for centuries, evolving from tributes in ancient empires to structured systems today.
ResourcesSeverance Pay ExplainedSeverance pay can provide a critical financial cushion for qualified federal employees facing involuntary separation…- ResourcesTax Day TipsApril 15, 2025, tax day, is right around the corner.
- ResourcesVERA, VSIP, and RIFWith the continued downsizing of the federal workforce, here’s a rundown of how VERA, VSIP, and RIFs function within…
- WorkforceSupreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Federal WorkersYesterday, the U.S.
TSPTSP March PerformanceEconomic uncertainty led to a challenging month for TSP funds, particularly the stock-based funds.
BenefitsBenefits of FEHB and Medicare Part BHaving both Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare Part B in retirement offers several key advantages,…- WorkforceProposed Legislation Would Impact Federal Employees and UnionsReorganizing Government Act of 2025 (H.R.
- WorkforceNew Round of Deferred Resignation OffersThe second round of deferred resignation offers is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to reduce…
TSPThrift Savings Plan (TSP) LoansA Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) loan allows federal employees to borrow money from their TSP retirement savings.- WorkforceConsumer Confidence Hits Four-Year LowConsumer confidence is an economic indicator that reflects how optimistic or pessimistic people feel about the…
BenefitsUnderstanding FEGLIFEGLI, the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance program, is one of the largest term life insurance programs in the…
