TSP Update for Month Ending July 2024
For the third time in 2024, all 5 of the core funds in TSP posted monthly gains in July. In addition, all five funds are positive on a year to…
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…
Understanding the 2025 SS COLA Update and Its Impact on CSRS and FERS Retirees
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…
Annual Leave for Federal Employees: Accumulation and Retirement
How does annual leave impact a federal employee’s retirement? How does it accumulate, and in what situations can it be restored?
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…