What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Federal Employees
Federal employees dodged a bullet on proposed benefits cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other important tax changes to be aware of.
Scott Kupor Confirmed As OPM Director
Who is Scott Kupor, what is his background, and what philosophy will he bring as the new director of OPM?
The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill
The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.
Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Administration’s Federal Workforce Cuts
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue its efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce with reorganizations and RIFs.
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has again extended the federal hiring freeze he first put in place upon taking office.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 22% in June Amid Claims Surge
Federal retirement claims surged in May and June 2025, driving the highest mid-year spike in the OPM retirement backlog in six years.
Early Roth TSP and Roth IRA Withdrawal Strategies for Federal Law Enforcement
Both the Roth TSP and IRA offer tax benefits for FERS Special Category Employees (SCEs). Start early, fund both, and track contributions for optimal retirement.
Can TSP RMDs Mean a Bigger Bill From the IRS?
RMDs can push retirees into higher tax brackets. Strategic Roth conversions can mitigate this, saving significant taxes over time. Plan wisely!
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed Into Law
President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” into law Friday during a White House picnic celebrating the July 4th holiday.
SSA on Track to Complete WEP and GPO Adjustments by November
SSA anticipates being finished processing payments for all individuals impacted by the WEP and GPO by the fall.
