DHS Funding Deal Fails to Pass Congress Before Easter Recess
The House and Senate passed different DHS funding bills, but failed to resolve the partial shutdown. However, pay is set to resume for TSA employees.
Trump Orders Immediate TSA Pay Amid Partial Government Shutdown
President Trump directed DHS to pay TSA employees during the ongoing partial government shutdown, citing a national emergency situation.
FLRA’s Power Shift: Faster Decisions, Political Control, and Nationwide Union Bargaining Units
A new FLRA regulation speeds up decisions but shifts power to political appointees—raising stakes for large nationwide bargaining units that preserve union security and stability.
Can Higher Shipping Rates Save USPS From Financial Collapse?
USPS plans a temporary 8% price hike as it faces rising costs and mounting financial trouble, with a potential cash crisis looming by 2027.
Under-Living: The Hidden Risk for High-Achieving Savers
Don’t let your TSP millions gather dust—trade under-living for lifelong memories. Spend smart, savor now, and let your money serve your life.
The Post-DRP Hiring Crisis: What 137,000 Federal Departures Actually Look Like From the Resume Side
137,000 federal employees took the DRP, flooding the job market. Many lack private-sector resumes, risking underpayment and unstable career transitions.
TSP Investors Are Rapidly Doubling I Fund Exposure—Driven by 2025’s Breakout Returns
TSP investors flock to the I Fund after its strong 2025 showing, doubling allocations in a year—boosting diversification but risking return-chasing.
The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant: A Free Tool Federal Employees Should Know About
The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant helps federal employees answer common tax questions quickly with guided interviews but it has some known limitations.
Submit and Pray: Are Recent Federal Retirees Being Left in the Dark by OPM’s New ORA System?
75% of recent retirees find OPM’s new ORA system easy to use—so why are satisfaction levels plummeting after they hit submit? Read our full breakdown of the data.
Making FERS Work: How Federal Employees Should Plan Retirement Using the TSP, Pension, and Social Security
FERS retirement relies on your pension, Social Security, and TSP. Here’s how they combine and an analysis of what’s needed to match (or exceed) CSRS income.
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