Federal Survivor Benefits: Key Facts Every Employee Should Know
Learn how federal survivor benefits work, including eligibility, annuity options, and what federal employees and spouses should plan for after death.
Federal Buildings are Empty as Remote Work Still Prevalent for DC Agencies
A roundup of recent events: DEA Administrator steps down, OPM’s recent Emergency Leave Transfer Program, and the (mostly) vacant agency headquarters in DC.
Senator Writes OPM Regarding Backlog of Retirement Claims
A recent letter penned by Oklahoman Senator calls OPM backlog “unacceptable” even as pending retirement claims dwindle to the lowest point in over 5 years.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: Likelihood of 5.2% Increases
Recent spending bill indicates 5.2% annual raise for federal employees. Plus other pieces of legislation might give Customs and Border Patrol Officers a 14% pay bump.
Five Important Facts for Feds to Remember About FLTCIP
What federal employees need to know about the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
Federal Pay Raise 2024: Updated Localities & Pay Boost for IT Professionals
The pay raise for 2024 will include a locality boost for around 33,000 feds. Also, pay raise for IT professionals at the VA goes into effect this week.
FERS COLA 2024 Update
Will next year’s COLA end up being less than 2%? Currently, that appears more likely than anything near last year’s 8.7% adjustment.
TSP G Fund VS Inflation
The G-Fund in the TSP is Guaranteed to never provide a return less than zero, but can it keep pace with inflation?
Five Important Facts for Feds to Remember About Taxes
Tax planning for federal employees and retirees: Top 5 Facts.
Phased Retirement for Federal Workers
Collect your pension and remain working part-time? Learn about the phased retirement option for CSRS and FERS employees.