Will the 2026 Pay Raise Keep Up With Costs? Here’s What to Expect
Many Feds count on their annual raises to help keep up with rising costs. While the process can bring some uncertainty each year, it appears that the 2026 federal employee…
Federal Employee Housing Crisis: Navigating Unforgiving Markets on Government Pay
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…
Federal Shutdown Prep: What You Should Do Right Now
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 and Federal Ethics: Navigating Potential Conflicts
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…
Do AI-Proof Federal Jobs Exist? Yes.
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…
Social Security Turns 90: A Legacy of Financial Security
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 Employee Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business While Serving
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…
Young Federal Employees and FIRE: Financial Independence in Government Service
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.…
TSP Reaches $1 Trillion: What it Means for Your Retirement Savings
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…
Apprenticeship Programs for Federal Employees: New Career Paths in Mid-Life
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.