The debate over extending Trump-era tax provisions has picked up steam, and retirement savings sit right in the middle of it. While the headlines usually focus on 401(k) plans, federal…
Federal workers with student loans are facing a new set of rules, timelines, and tradeoffs. A recent law allows student loan payments to trigger retirement contributions, and a new repayment…
2025 brought volatility, layoffs, and whispers of recession that left many federal employees cautious. Now, as 2026 approaches, one question rises to the surface: Should I retire in 2026? The…
There’s no denying that federal job security isn’t what it used to be. Budget cuts, agency restructuring, and shifting political priorities have placed many roles at increased risk. With a…
A full government shutdown means more than closed offices and halted programs. It also means delayed paychecks for hundreds of thousands of Feds. While political negotiations continue, many federal employees…
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…
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…