Federal Agency News from around the Federal Government; keeping Federal Employees Updated on Trending Topics from Numerous Agencies
We know 2025 has been a challenging year for the federal community. Between RIFs, hiring freezes, and uncertainty across agencies, many of you have faced hard choices and heavy burdens,…
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…
Dan and Katelyn sit down with Kevin Gash, founder of Maryland Brat & Butcher Co. (formerly Plan B Sausages) and former federal employee of more than 20 years. After being…
At long last, the IRS has released its inflation adjustments for tax-advantaged retirement accounts for 2026! Typically, these figures are released in late-October/early-November each year, so the team here at…
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, which includes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, provides health insurance benefits to approximately 8.2 million federal employees, U.S. Postal Service employees,…
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…
Dan and Katelyn sit down with Jess, founder of Gingersnap Cookies and former digital media specialist at the National Institutes of Health. After being unexpectedly separated from federal service, Jess…
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…