FEVS 2025 Cancelled: What Federal Employees Need to Know
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) has been around long enough to become part of the rhythm of federal life. Each year, it gives employees a chance to weigh in…
How Much Is Enough? Understanding — and Reaching — Federal Retirement Benchmarks
If you’re a working Fed, currently, your paycheck is likely going toward “now” expenses — think food, clothing, shelter and extras. A portion of that paycheck is also directed toward…
Leaving Federal Service Early: How to Create a Private-Sector-Compatible Financial Plan
The federal workforce is shifting, and more Feds are exiting mid-career. Private-sector employers, especially in tech, consulting, and defense, are actively recruiting experienced federal employees with offers of higher pay…
The Federal Contractor Advantage: When to Make the Transition from Government Employment
Increasingly, more federal employees are considering contractor roles each year. Higher pay and greater flexibility pull many toward the private sector. Burnout, return-to-office mandates, long commutes, and stalled career growth…
Federal Pay vs. Inflation 2025: Are Government Salaries Keeping Up?
Federal employees received an average 4.5% pay raise in January 2025, one of the highest increases in recent years. But for many Feds, that bump hasn’t gone far enough, especially…
Is it Time to Update Your Beneficiaries? A Quick Checklist for Federal Employees
Life happens — marriages, divorces, births, deaths. And while federal employees are good at planning ahead, one thing often gets overlooked: beneficiary designations. These documents determine who receives your Thrift…
The Best States for Federal Retirees in 2025: Tax-Friendly and TSP-Savvy
As retirement gets closer, many of our Feds start thinking about where they want to live and what kind of life they want to build once they leave federal service.…
Cryptocurrency in Your Portfolio: Should Federal Employees Add Digital Assets?
Cryptocurrency is everywhere — and many federal employees are wondering if it deserves a spot in their investment mix. From flashy headlines to bold predictions in finance, digital assets such…
Beyond the TSP: How Feds Can Use DAFs to Maximize Giving
Many people make charitable gifts when the opportunity arises, from going to a fundraiser or supporting the local youth sports team to mailing out a check at the end of…
Is Federal Employment Still Worth it? Rising Discontent and What it Means for Retirement
Federal jobs have long been a beacon of stability, known for generous benefits, dependable paychecks, and one of the last remaining pensions in the workforce. But lately, more and more…