Federal Agency News from around the Federal Government; keeping Federal Employees Updated on Trending Topics from Numerous Agencies
Since 2004, September has been designated as “life insurance awareness month” by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss federal retirement benchmarks, savings milestones, and key planning factors, then explore strategies for catching up with FERS and TSP, closing with guidance on…
Federal employees across the country turn their skills and passions into extra income beyond their day jobs. Some consult, others sell online, but all face a clear reality — the…
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has gained real momentum over the past decade, especially among younger workers hoping to exit the workforce earlier than many traditional plans allow.…
In this episode, Katelyn and Jen discuss the tradeoffs between federal service and contracting, the 2025 pay raise versus inflation, and key retirement planning challenges, closing with actionable steps for…
Crossing the $1 trillion mark, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) hit a milestone that changes the game for federal employee retirement. Years of steady contributions and solid market performance contributed…
In this episode, Dan and Ed explain TSP installment payments, including the difference between fixed dollar payments and life expectancy payments. They also cover when and how you can make…
Trump proposes 1% federal employee pay raise for 2026, with 3.8% for law enforcement. See salary calculators, Congressional timeline & planning tips.
Since 2004, September has been designated as “life insurance awareness month” by the nonprofit organization Life Happens (https://lifehappens.org/). Life Happens is dedicated to helping consumers take personal financial responsibility through…
A recent FEDZONE column discussed the RMD rules for a spousal TSP beneficiary participant. This FEDZONE column discusses the beneficiary participant withdrawal rules when a non-spouse is designated as the…