Rising housing costs in major metro areas have made it harder than ever for federal employees to balance their budgets. Markets like Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and New York City…
The government is once again staring down a funding deadline, and the possibility of a partial shutdown looms. While Congress may still reach a deal, the uncertainty is real. In…
Digital assets are changing the ethics landscape for federal employees. The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has made it clear that cryptocurrency ethics rules for government employees extend under existing…
The bots are coming to a federal agency near you. In some cases, they are already here. The issue is whether those bots — i.e., artificial intelligence — will take…
Ninety years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law as part of his New Deal. The goal was simple but powerful: protect older Americans from falling into…
Federal employees across the country turn their skills and passions into extra income beyond their day jobs. Some consult, others sell online, but all face a clear reality — the…
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has gained real momentum over the past decade, especially among younger workers hoping to exit the workforce earlier than many traditional plans allow.…
Crossing the $1 trillion mark, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) hit a milestone that changes the game for federal employee retirement. Years of steady contributions and solid market performance contributed…
Federal job roles are shifting. Automation, restructuring, and early retirement offers are creating new pressures — and new possibilities. More mid-career employees are asking whether it’s time for a change.
Factors ranging from federal agency downsizing to shifts in remote work policies have prompted a number of Feds to start rethinking their career paths. Increasingly, state government jobs have become…