Category: Federal Agency News

Dan and Katelyn discuss the return-to-work mandate, focusing on key considerations for deciding whether to stay in or leave federal employment. They then transition into a Q&A-style discussion on RIF…

The news has been unpleasant for Feds in recent months. Reduction in Force (RIF) plans have meant federal government employee layoffs, furloughs, and resignations. According to the New York Times,…

Day one of the new administration brought with it a new set of challenges for federal workers. Pursuant to the “Return to In-Person Work” executive order signed on January 20,…

In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the 2025 General Enrollment Period (GEP) for Medicare and what it means for federal employees and retirees. They explain the differences between…

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss the financial impact of the return-to-office mandate on federal employees and the uncertain future of the CFPB, emphasizing the importance of strong financial…

Since early February 2025, thousands of federal employees have received notices from their agencies about losing their federal jobs. Many of these employees are not eligible for any type of…

In 2025, lawmakers passed major changes to Social Security that are reshaping retirement for federal employees. The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) increases benefits for millions of public sector workers…

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shutdown has put federal employees in a tough spot, with furloughs and missed paychecks creating a lot of uncertainty. Beyond the immediate financial…

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn break down the 2025 federal return-to-office mandate—what it means for federal employees and how to adapt. They also dive into the various federal retirement…

You can receive income from the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) as a federal government retiree. The three pillars of FERS include the Basic Benefit Plan and Social Security, with…