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.
The Federal Employee Exodus to State Government: Is it Worth the Switch?
Factors ranging from federal agency downsizing to shifts in remote work policies have prompted a number of Feds to start rethinking their career paths. Increasingly, state government jobs have become…
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…