Optimizing Health Coverage in Retirement: FEHB vs. Medicare Part B
Federal retirees must decide between FEHB, Medicare Part B, or both. Combining them can lower costs, but FEHB alone keeps premiums low.
But Before You Go… Check Out the Retirement 4-Step
Facing early federal retirement? Federal employees can be better financially prepared with these four steps.
Latest CPI and 2026 COLA Projection for Federal Retirees (and Those Soon to be Retired)
The latest data for the 2026 COLA has been released. Here are the projections for 2026 COLAs for Social Security and the federal retirement annuity.
Government Credit Cards, DOGE and Fraud
DOGE is reporting big savings by reducing government credit cards, though some readers see it as a waste of time.
Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO
A new GAO report suggests that too many telework restrictions may not be beneficial.
Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims
Current or former federal employees may be entitled to additional paid military leave per a recent Supreme Court decision.
Maximizing FEGLI as a Federal Employee
How does FEGLI work for federal employees?
OPM Reminds Agencies of Leave Flexibilities in Advance of Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration
OPM is encouraging the use of telework and other leave flexibilities ahead of the Army’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC.
OPM Retirement Backlog Sees Unusual Spike in May, Grows 33%
An unusual spring surge in retirement applications caused the OPM retirement backlog to grow in May, but a new digital system may revolutionize the process.
Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
