FAA Contractor Charged with Threatening President Trump via Email
An FAA employee (contractor) faces charges for threatening the president—an offense that could bring prison time and immediate removal from a federal job (and agency premises).
The Retirement Housing Trap: Why Home Costs Often Rise Later in Life
Retirement housing costs can rise in four phases, with major repairs and aging-in-place needs often increasing expenses late in life.
Senators Push to End Federal Pensions for Sex Offenders
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate would stop federal pensions for sex offenders, sparked by high-profile cases like former Congressman Eric Swalwell.
Do Federal Employees Need a TSP Annuity?
Federal employees already have a pension and Social Security, so is converting TSP to guaranteed income solving a problem you don’t have?
Legislation Seeks to End Credit Score Harm Caused by Government Shutdowns
Recently introduced legislation seeks to protect federal employees’ credit during government shutdowns.
Pentagon Officer Fired After Forging Coworker’s Sworn Statement
A Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer turned a 5-day suspension into termination after forging a coworker’s sworn statement. See how his appeal turned out.
Smile TSP Investors! TSP Returns Rocket Up in April
TSP performance saw a surge in April 2026, with stock funds posting rare double-digit gains amid market relief and strong earnings, but risks still loom.
Congress Finally Resolves DHS Funding Impasse
The partial government shutdown within the Department of Homeland Security is finally over.
Should You Take the Federal Buyout? A Guide to VERA and VSIP in 2026
A VERA or VSIP offer can seem like a golden ticket, but early retirement comes with permanent reductions to your pension, TSP, and Social Security.
Performance Appraisal: Draining the Swamp?
The latest step in implementing changes for schedule policy/career classification employees is a new OPM memo addressing performance appraisal.
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