Federal Agency News from around the Federal Government; keeping Federal Employees Updated on Trending Topics from Numerous Agencies
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 the OBBBA of 2025 reshapes charitable giving and tax deductions. They explain how the law builds on changes from the Tax…
Federal workers with student loans are facing a new set of rules, timelines, and tradeoffs. A recent law allows student loan payments to trigger retirement contributions, and a new repayment…
One of the provisions passed into law as part of SECURE Act 2.0 (December 2022) requires that “catch-up” contributions made by higher-paid employees must go into a Roth account. This…
With less than three months remaining in 2025, now is the time for federal employees and retirees to get busy and perform some year-end retirement planning. The recently passed One…
There’s no denying that federal job security isn’t what it used to be. Budget cuts, agency restructuring, and shifting political priorities have placed many roles at increased risk. With a…
2025 brought volatility, layoffs, and whispers of recession that left many federal employees cautious. Now, as 2026 approaches, one question rises to the surface: Should I retire in 2026? The…