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RetirementThe FERS Supplement: Who’s Eligible, When It Stops, and What to ExpectIf you’re planning to retire before age 62 under FERS, the Special Retirement Supplement, commonly called the FERS…
BenefitsGLP-1 Coverage Under FEHB: What’s Changing and What It MeansIf you’re a federal employee receiving GLP-1 coverage under FEHB, upcoming changes could make it more structured and…
RetirementHow Sick Leave Credits Toward Your FERS RetirementMost federal employees know they accrue sick leave, but far fewer realize that every hour of unused sick leave they…
RetirementUnderstanding the FERS Minimum Retirement AgeFor federal employees planning their exit from government service, few numbers matter more than your FERS Minimum…
WorkforceFederal Workforce Changes Have Cost the Economy More Than $165 Billion, Analysis FindsA new analysis attempts to put a dollar figure on the cumulative economic impact of the federal workforce changes…
ResourcesTax Day: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to KnowTax Day has a way of clarifying things.- RetirementHow Your High-3 Average Salary Is CalculatedIf you’re a FERS employee, your retirement annuity is based on your years of creditable service and your High-3…
- RetirementOPM Makes a Dent: Federal Retirement Backlog Drops for the First Time in MonthsAfter months of relentless growth, the federal retirement application backlog finally showed signs of relief in March.
WorkforceUSPS FERS Pension Suspension; What Postal Employees Need to KnowYesterday, the U.S.- RetirementSequence of Returns Risk: Why Federal Employees Need to Pay Attention Before They RetireMost federal employees focus on how much they’ve saved for retirement.
BenefitsWhat Federal Employees Need to Know About Upcoming FEHB ChangesFederal Employees and retirees who have health coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) or…
WorkforceTrump’s FY2027 Budget: What Federal Employees Need to KnowPresident Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, released April 3, puts civilian federal employees in a familiar…- WorkforceOPM Admits Federal Workforce Performance Management Needs WorkAs a member of the federal workforce, the U.S.
- WorkforceTSA Officers Caught in Longest Partial Government ShutdownAs spring break crowds surge through U.S.
TSPMarch TSP Performance: Volatility Returns as Global Risks RiseMarch was a difficult month for Thrift Savings Plan participants.
BenefitsTips For Federal Employees Considering Private Life InsuranceAs FEGLI premiums rise, especially approaching retirement, many federal employees begin to explore alternatives.- BenefitsFEGLI Mistakes That Can Cost Federal EmployeesFederal employees often assume their life insurance is “handled” through FEGLI, but that assumption can lead to…
TSPLatest Federal Retirement Data: TSP Hits $1 TrillionThe Thrift Savings Plan has officially crossed a major milestone.- WorkforceProposal to Ban Federal Employees from Prediction Markets Raises Ethics QuestionsA new proposal to ban federal employees from participating in prediction markets is drawing attention across…
TSPUnderstanding the TSP I Fund: What’s Driving Its Recent Surge?The TSP I Fund (International Stock Index Investment Fund) is getting renewed attention from federal employees.
