Student Loan Forgiveness 2.0 for Federal Workers
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…
Should You Retire in 2026? Key Factors to Weigh Before You File
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…
Is Your Agency on the Chopping Block? How to Financially Prepare for a Federal Job Loss
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…
Federal Workers: Can You Claim Unemployment During the Shutdown?
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…
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…