Can Federal Employees Count on a 2025 Pay Raise?
If you’ve been a federal employee for a while, you likely consider a regular cost-of-living raise as a given. You might expect something similar to the 5.2% increase you received…
Merging Charitable Measures with Tax Advantages: Contributing Appreciated Stock to a Donor-Advised Fund
When you buy stock, the hope is that it will appreciate. But too much appreciation can lead to a "tax time bomb" in the form of excessive capital gains, leaving…
How to Manage Your TSP During Major Life Events
We get a lot of questions from Feds about how to manage their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). That makes sense, as a well-funded TSP can be instrumental in ensuring financial…
Preparing for Retirement: Understanding FERS With a CSRS Component
If you’re a federal government employee nearing your retirement transition, knowing where your post-job pension will come from is a good idea. You could be enrolled in the Federal Employees…
What Changes are Coming to Social Security in 2025?
It’s not unusual for federal retirees to eagerly await news regarding the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). After all, this increase provides retirees with a measure of financial protection against the…
The State of the Future of Remote Work for Federal Employees
The discussion surrounding remote work for federal employees is intensifying, with new legislative initiatives seeking to redefine its place within federal agencies. As telework becomes a focal point of policy…
Making the Most of Your FERS: Deferred vs. Postponed Retirement Explained
We speak with thousands of Feds each year during our complimentary Serving Those Who Serve webinars about the various retirement options available to federal employees.
Part-Time Work and the Impact on Federal Retirement Benefits
As a full-time federal government employee, you’re entitled to a retirement pension if you meet age and “years-of-career” criteria.
Navigating Your First Year as a Federal Employee
Completing the initial probationary period is a key milestone for Feds. This final assessment allows agencies to ensure new hires have the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge to succeed in…
The Case For a Late-Stage Career Change Into Federal Government
The trend of late-stage career changes is becoming increasingly common, with many jobseekers finding federal government jobs an attractive option. A recent employee survey conducted by the U.S. Office of…