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WorkforceFederal Employee Sentiment Is SlippingRecent survey data points to a sharp decline in federal employee morale, engagement, and confidence in leadership.
BenefitsRetirement Decisions Unique to Federal CouplesRetirement planning always requires thoughtful preparation.
WorkforceOPM Launches HR Shared Service Center for Federal AgenciesThe Office of Personnel Management has launched a new HR Shared Service Center, giving federal agencies the option to…
WorkforceThe Postal Service Financial CrisisThe U.S.
Retirement2027 COLA Watch for Federal RetireesWhether you’re one of the growing numbers federal retirees or getting close, the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment is…
RetirementFederal Retirement Options ExplainedNot every federal retirement is the same.
TSPTSP or IRA for Federal Retirees?For most federal retirees, the question isn’t whether the TSP or an IRA is better in theory; it’s which one serves…
RetirementGeneric Retirement Advice Doesn’t Fit Federal EmployeesRetirement planning advice is everywhere: “Save 10–15 times your salary by retirement,” or “Budget $300,000+ for…- RetirementIRMAA: The Medicare Charge Most Federal Retirees Don’t See ComingFederal retirees, you’ve planned for Medicare.
ResourcesLong-Term Care Planning: A Critical Gap in Federal Retirement PreparationLong-term care planning is one of the most overlooked parts of retirement preparation for federal employees.
BenefitsHealth Savings Account: A Benefit Worth MaximizingIf you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you have access to a Health Savings Account, and…- WorkforceFederal Employee Unions Revive Lawsuit to Halt Schedule Policy/Career PlanA coalition of federal employee unions and advocacy groups has filed an amended complaint in federal court this week,…
- RetirementFederal Retirement Application Backlog Keeps GrowingAs uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continues to play out, OPM received a staggering 31,240 federal…
- WorkforceOPM Proposes Changes to Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) RulesThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule on March 5, 2026, in the Federal Register that…
- WorkforceAmerica’s Founding Documents Take FlightFor the first time in history, some of the nation’s most treasured founding documents have left their secure vaults…
- RetirementFederal Retirees Encounter Delays in Receiving Tax FormsAs the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, some federal retirees are reporting delays in receiving their Form 1099-R…
BenefitsFEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to KnowEstablished in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the largest group life…
TSPTSP Performance in February: International Surge Leads the WayTSP performance was mixed in February 2026, with a notable shift in market dynamics favoring international equities…
ResourcesRetiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your…- WorkforceSome Employees Brace for Partial Paychecks as DHS Shutdown Drags OnFor the roughly 272,000 people who work at the Department of Homeland Security, this week brought an unwelcome…
