The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers two types of loans for TSP participants. One loan is called a general-purpose loan, and the other is called a primary residence loan. When…
A government shutdown brings more than political drama — it also brings real financial stress to our Feds. When paychecks stop, but bills don’t, even a short disruption can stretch…
President Barack Obama (with help from Congress) launched the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The goal? To…
On day one of his administration, President Donald Trump called for federal employees to return to the office, telling agency leaders to “take all necessary steps to terminate remote work…
A recent FEDZONE column discussed “vesting” retirement requirements for FERS employees. With thousands of federal employees losing their federal jobs in recent months, the question among many of these departing…
At Serving Those Who Serve, we understand that facing a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be stressful, especially for federal employees who are concerned about their benefits, retirement, and long-term…
In January 2025, federal agencies were directed to end remote work, requiring their employees to return to the office full-time.
Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not…
Across agencies, the mix of budget cuts, staffing limits, and political tension has created a level of uncertainty that’s hard to ignore. For many Feds, the idea of getting laid…
Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you're nearing…