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…
The MSPB Backlog: Understanding The Cause, The Solution. and What it Means
If you’re a federal government employee, you might have experienced a personnel grievance like wrongful termination, a demotion, or a reduction in grade. That grievance might have led you to…
Potential Adjustments to Mandatory Retirement Ages for Federal ATC and Pilots
The aviation industry is buzzing with discussions about raising the mandatory retirement age for federal air traffic controllers (ATC) and pilots. If enacted, this change could extend careers and massively…
The Case for Private Life Insurance for Feds — When FEGLI’s Not Your Best Option
The U.S. government launched the Federal Employees’ Group Live Insurance Program (FEGLI) during the mid-1950s to provide group life insurance for federal employees and their families.
Roth TSP for Participants Over Age 50 (Catch-Up Contributions)
For our Feds, a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a foundational element of the overall investment portfolio.
COLAs and pay raises lower than they should be? You have a way to fight back.
We have some mixed news for our feds on the 2025 COLA front.
Nearing 65 and considering Medicare options? Maybe it’s time to talk to MA.
What feds need to know about Medicare Advantage plans.
Top Five Mistakes Feds Make When It Comes to Life Insurance
• Whether we’re talking about FEGLI or life insurance attained outside of the federal program from a private provider – federal employees will want to dodge these mistakes!
What is the FERS Survivor Annuity Supplement?
If you’re under the age of 60 and collecting a FERS survivor annuity, you might be eligible for the FERS Survivor Annuity Supplement.