New proposals in Congress aim to limit credit damage and ease access to cash for federal employees and contractors affected by government shutdowns. These federal shutdown financial relief bills seek…
A federal judge temporarily blocked most agency RIF layoffs, pausing thousands of pending separations while the case proceeds. For now, that means time — time to confirm your status, gather…
Market volatility has been making headlines lately and creating anxiety among some of the Feds who have noticed sharp swings in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balances. While this uncertainty…
Congress debated eliminating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Supplement — but the final law preserved it. However, the threat exposed real risk. For many, this supplement is the bridge…
For the first time, federal employees can complete their retirement applications fully online. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially launched its digital retirement application well ahead of schedule, modernizing…
Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push…
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced a surge in retirement applications this year. Over 70,000 Feds have already filed to retire in 2025, with large spikes in May,…
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…
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…