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…
Federal Employee Annual Leave: Accrual & Retirement Explained
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…
Your June TSP Update: C Fund Soars on Shaky Footing, While F Fund Continues to Fight for a Comeback
As we wrap up the first half of 2024, there is much to cheer about for TSP participants as the stock funds all show positive year to date gains.
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.
January Jump: The Easy Way to Boost Your TSP Balance
All too many times blogs and articles like this offer tactics and strategies but neglect the transmission point. With this piece, we hope to change that by giving you a…
Investing for Feds: Key Concerns When It Comes to Structuring Your Portfolio
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Serving Those Who Serve is: “Am I invested appropriately?”