Federal Agency News from around the Federal Government; keeping Federal Employees Updated on Trending Topics from Numerous Agencies
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…
In this episode, Katelyn and Dan sit down with Kevin Moss, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Consumers’ Checkbook, for a Q&A focused on helping federal employees navigate Open Season…
Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push…
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period, those individuals enrolled in Medicare (Medicare “beneficiaries”) can change their coverage. Changing their coverage includes switching between Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and…
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss how housing costs in metro areas like the DMV, San Francisco, and New York City are outpacing federal pay. They share practical strategies…
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced a surge in retirement applications this year. Over 70,000 Feds have already filed to retire in 2025, with large spikes in May,…
There is great news for federal employees who rely on qualified healthcare and dependent care spending accounts such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help…
The debate over extending Trump-era tax provisions has picked up steam, and retirement savings sit right in the middle of it. While the headlines usually focus on 401(k) plans, federal…
In this episode, Dan discusses how federal employees can prepare for a potential government shutdown—covering back pay expectations, key benefits like FEHB, TSP, and leave, and strategies to avoid high-interest…
In this episode, Dan and Ed break down how TSP beneficiary rules and RMD requirements affect federal employees and their families. They explain the importance of properly naming a TSP…