What Happens If Your Agency Gets Defunded? Understanding Your Options
When news about possible agency defunding starts making the rounds, it’s natural to have questions about your job and your plans for the future. We talk with Feds every day…
Digging Beneath the Headlines: The Truth About Social Security and Federal Pensions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump's Executive Order implemented the Department of Government Efficiency to support “cost-efficiency initiatives” across multiple government agencies.
A Guide to Private Sector Jobs for Federal Employees
The news has been unpleasant for Feds in recent months. Reduction in Force (RIF) plans have meant federal government employee layoffs, furloughs, and resignations. According to the New York Times,…
The Future of Social Security: Potential Reforms and Their Impact on Feds
In 2025, lawmakers passed major changes to Social Security that are reshaping retirement for federal employees. The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) increases benefits for millions of public sector workers…
What USAID’s Shutdown Means for Federal Employees and Their Financial Futures
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shutdown has put federal employees in a tough spot, with furloughs and missed paychecks creating a lot of uncertainty. Beyond the immediate financial…
The Future of Social Security: Potential Reforms and Their Impact on Feds
In 2025, lawmakers passed major changes to Social Security that are reshaping retirement for federal employees. The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) increases benefits for millions of public sector workers…
Federal Retirement in a High-Inflation Environment: Protecting Your Investments
You can receive income from the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) as a federal government retiree. The three pillars of FERS include the Basic Benefit Plan and Social Security, with…
Shutdown Survival: How Federal Employees Can Manage Finances with No Paycheck
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…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Situation: What it Means for Personal Finance
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…
The Financial Impact of Returning to the Office for Federal Employees
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…